More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Minnesota Women

More than Petticoats

by Bonnye E. Stuart

More than Petticoats: Remarkable Minnesota Women profiles the lives of thirteen resourceful women, all of whom were born before 1900 and displayed remarkable courage as they broke through social, cultural, and political barriers to advance women’s roles. These women defied the social norms and prejudices of their time, making lasting contributions to society.

Jane Grey Swisshelm --
Harriet Bishop --
Martha Ripley --
Frances Densmore --
Liang May Seen --
Fanny Fligelman Brin --
Lena O. Smith --
Elizabeth Kenny --
Blanche Yurka --
Maud Hart Lovelace --
Marjorie Child Husted --
Wanda Gag --
Jeannette Ridlon Piccard

Genres: Womens

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2004

Reviews

[Jana Henson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful! And, there seem to be More Than Petticoats books for the other U.S. states, as well.

[Shelly Dabbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting history of some of Minnesota's women. It's amazing the lives they led & the history that they made.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have loved to hear more about their home and domestic lives not just their professional ones.

[LuAnn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A truly fascinating account of of amazing Minnesota women. Writers, physicians, activists, lawyers - the list of accomplishments goes on. A series of short stories that are easy to read all while offering inspiration to all women.