Famous Blue Stockings (1910)

by Ethel Rolt Wheeler

Book Overview

Famous Blue Stockings is a book written by Ethel Rolt Wheeler and published in 1910. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of notable women throughout history who were known for their intelligence and education. The term ""blue stockings"" refers to educated women who were often ridiculed for their intellectual pursuits, but who nevertheless made significant contributions to society.The book includes profiles of women such as Mary Wollstonecraft,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436844622
• ISBN13: 9781436844628
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"