They Dared to Dream - Florida Women Who Shaped History

While many works chronicle the various facets of Florida's history, no book has revealed the myriad contributions of the state's pioneering women. Doris Weatherford presents the first comprehensive narrative of the leading ladies who shaped Florida, from prehistoric times to the present.

An in-depth portrayal of Florida's guiding matriarchs, The Dared to Dream divulges the lifestyles and achievements of women throughout landmark moments in history, including European exploration, the Civil War era, and post-World War II Florida.

About the author

Doris Weatherford is the author of A History of the American Suffragist Movement and other reference guides on American women's history.

Summary

While many works chronicle the various facets of Florida's history, no book has revealed the myriad contributions of the state's pioneering women. Doris Weatherford presents the first comprehensive narrative of the leading ladies who shaped Florida, from prehistoric times to the present.

Product details

• Authors: Florida Commission on the Status of Wome, Inc. Florida Commission on the Status of Women Foundation, Inc. Florida Commission on the Status of Women Foundation, Doris Weatherford
• Publisher: University Press Of Florida
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.04.2015
• EAN: 9780813060606
• ISBN: 978-0-8130-6060-6
• No. of pages: 576
• Series: Florida Quincentennial Books; Florida Quincentennial Books
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Amerikanische Geschichte, Politik und Staat, History - U.S., USA Süden, South Atlantic States, HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV), HISTORY / Women, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Women in Politics