"Women in American History" by Grace Humphrey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on prominent women in the United States from the colonial era through the 19th century, highlighting their contributions, character, and impact on the development of the nation. Through biographical sketches—often rich in detail—it presents these women not just as historical figures, but as icons of courage, ingenuity, and patriotism. The likely aim
is to celebrate and illuminate the varied roles women played in shaping American society. The opening of the book introduces a series of biographical profiles, starting with Pocahontas, whose intervention saved the life of John Smith and thus facilitated early cooperation between Native Americans and English colonists. Subsequent chapters focus on Anne Hutchinson, a champion of religious freedom and independent thought in Puritan New England; Betsy Ross, famed for her role in creating the first American flag; Mary Lindley Murray, who ingeniously delayed British troops during the Revolutionary War; Molly Pitcher, who fought valiantly at the Battle of Monmouth; Martha Washington, the supportive and resourceful wife of George Washington; Jemima Johnson, a frontier heroine during an Indian siege; and Sacajawea, the Shoshone guide whose expertise and resilience aided the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Each woman's story is told in a narrative, accessible style, emphasizing both their everyday humanity and their extraordinary acts, setting the tone for a work dedicated to recognizing the vital, though often overlooked, influence of women in America's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Indianapolis, IN: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1919.
Contents
Pocahontas -- Anne Hutchinson -- Betsy Ross -- Mary Lindley Murray -- Molly Pitcher -- Martha Washington -- Jemima Johnson -- Sacajawea -- Dolly Madison -- Lucretia Mott -- Harriet Beecher Stowe -- Julia Ward Howe -- Mary A. Livermore -- Barbara Fritchie -- Clara Barton -- Epilogue -- Bibliography.
Credits
Jamie Brydone-Jack and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
