Symon's Daughter: A Memoir of Elizabeth Symon Smith

By Don Ian Smith

Book Overview

Orphaned at 11, the daughter of a Scottish Presbyterian minister earns a teaching credential and sails to America in 1905. Guided by her father's faith, a powerful sense of humor, a passion for knowledge, and a will to make the world a better place, she leaves her mark on Utah and southern Idaho. How she raises six children during the hardships and poverty of the Great Depression -- all to become professionals and leaders in their fields -- will inspire parents today. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965348784
• ISBN13: 9780965348782
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Bridge House Books
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"