Ida Tarbell: Pioneer Investigative Reporter

by Barbara A. Somervill

Follows the life of Ida Tarbell, from her childhood among the oil fields of western Pennsylvania through her career as a biographer and investigative journalist.

112 pages, Library Binding

First published April 1, 2002

About the author

Barbara Somervill is a professional writer who has been a magazine editor, journalist, and advertising copywriter for more than twenty years. Somervill is a member of the National Association of Female Executives, the Association of Women in Communications, and the International Documentary Association.

Reviews

[Mary Keen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been very interested in Ida Tarbell, Titusville, and Pithole. I had heard of her in relation to the oil industry -- and it was very interesting to read about her long career exposing other wrongs around the turn of the century. However, I was disappointed to read that she seemed to reject critical women's issues.

I found a couple of library books about her, but the adult one was way too long for the time I had to read and covered more details than I was interested in.

This youth book, at 108 pages, was all I need to know right now. I also appreciated the historical photos.