Women of the West

by Bobbie Kalman, Jane Lewis, Professor of Social Policy Jane Lewis

Book Overview

In the 19th century, many brave women made the harsh journey west - some with their families, others in search of more freedom and independence. Women of the West describes the challenges they faced in establishing new lives. Period photos and detailed text describe: - women at the homestead and on the ranch - growing up and raising a family - women in the workforce and their rights - leisure time and clothing styles - immigrant, African American,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778701123
• ISBN13: 9780778701125
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.4" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6