Olsen writes two or three paragraphs of factual, but sometimes slightly opinionated biography on each woman. There are photos or illustrations on most pages, but unfortunately not for every woman. Along with "the usuals" (Abigail Adams, Jane Addams, Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart, Babe Didrickson Zaharias, etc.) are some very unusuals (Amina, Boudica, Juana Inez de la Cruz, Sarojini Naidu, Hanna Reitsch, Al-Khansa, etc.). The index of women's names makes it easy to use as a reference, but it would be even better if an index by country and time period was added. Since I am reviewing the hardcover, maybe it has been added.
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