The Book of Women's Firsts

Breakthrough Achievements of Almost 1,000 American Women

Author: Phyllis J. Read
Secondary Author: Bernard L. Witlieb
ISBN: 9780679409755

ive reference that chronicles first achievements of American women from the 16th century to the present, this fascinating and inspiring book covers more than 20 fields of endeavor. Included are the first woman mayor (1897), the first woman athlete to play men's regular basketball (1986), as well as more celebrated females such as Gracie Allen, Clara Barton, and Muriel Siebert.

Publisher: Random House Information Group
Publish Date: 1992

Subjects: Self-Help / Personal Growth / Success, Biography & Autobiography / Women, Reference / Curiosities & Wonders, Social Science / Women's Studies

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: History)