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On Their Own Terms

- True Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver Island
Af: Haley Healey Engelsk Paperback

On Their Own Terms

- True Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver Island
Af: Haley Healey Engelsk Paperback
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A fascinating collection of concise stories about twenty-one courageous, independent, and diverse women who shaped the history of Vancouver Island. From the lush rainforest of Clayoquot Sound to the bustling city streets of Victoria, Vancouver Island has been home to an astounding number of inspiring women. On Their Own Terms: True Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver Island celebrates the achievements of twenty-one amazing heroines working in multiple fields, from world-famous artists to social activists to ground-breaking scientists and quietly defiant labourers. The diverse women in this engaging new collection include: pioneer and midwife Tuwa hwiye Tusium Gollelim, Mary Ann Gyves; world-renowned algae botanist Josephine Tilden; undiscovered aviatrix Lilian Bland; Vancouver Islands first African-Canadian teacher, Emma Stark; and entrepreneur and bounty hunter Ada Annie Rae-Arthur, better known as Cougar Annie. On Their Own Terms will delight and empower anyone looking for true stories of nineteenth- and twentieth-century women who confronted uncertainty, challenged gender norms, and excelled in their respective vocations. Whether you are an entrepreneur, an educator, a rebellious spirit, or an armchair adventurer, these incredible women who thrived on Vancouver Island will captivate you.
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A fascinating collection of concise stories about twenty-one courageous, independent, and diverse women who shaped the history of Vancouver Island. From the lush rainforest of Clayoquot Sound to the bustling city streets of Victoria, Vancouver Island has been home to an astounding number of inspiring women. On Their Own Terms: True Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver Island celebrates the achievements of twenty-one amazing heroines working in multiple fields, from world-famous artists to social activists to ground-breaking scientists and quietly defiant labourers. The diverse women in this engaging new collection include: pioneer and midwife Tuwa hwiye Tusium Gollelim, Mary Ann Gyves; world-renowned algae botanist Josephine Tilden; undiscovered aviatrix Lilian Bland; Vancouver Islands first African-Canadian teacher, Emma Stark; and entrepreneur and bounty hunter Ada Annie Rae-Arthur, better known as Cougar Annie. On Their Own Terms will delight and empower anyone looking for true stories of nineteenth- and twentieth-century women who confronted uncertainty, challenged gender norms, and excelled in their respective vocations. Whether you are an entrepreneur, an educator, a rebellious spirit, or an armchair adventurer, these incredible women who thrived on Vancouver Island will captivate you.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 144
ISBN-13: 9781772033250
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 1772033251
Udg. Dato: 1 mar 2020
Længde: 0mm
Bredde: 140mm
Højde: 215mm
Forlag: Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd
Oplagsdato: 1 mar 2020
Forfatter(e): Haley Healey
Forfatter(e) Haley Healey


Kategori Kønsstudier: kvinder og piger


ISBN-13 9781772033250


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 144


Udgave


Længde 0mm


Bredde 140mm


Højde 215mm


Udg. Dato 1 mar 2020


Oplagsdato 1 mar 2020


Forlag Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd

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