Wild Women of Maryland: Grit & Gumption in the Free State
Author | : Lauren R. Silberman |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781626198111 |
ISBN-13 | : 162619811X |
Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Download or read book Wild Women of Maryland: Grit & Gumption in the Free State written by Lauren R. Silberman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daring women of Maryland made their mark on history as spies, would-be queens and fiery suffragettes. Sarah Wilson escaped indentured servitude in Frederick by impersonating the queen's sister. In Cumberland, Sallie Pollock smuggled letters for top Confederate officials. Baltimore journalist Marguerite Harrison snuck into Russia to report conditions there after World War I. From famous figures like Harriet Tubman to unsung heroines like "Lady Law" Violet Hill Whyte, author Lauren R. Silberman introduces Maryland's most tenacious and adventurous women.