Description
Book SynopsisThe most complete and affordable single-volume reference on women's history available today, this almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of women in America. It will be of interest to history buffs, students, and teachers, as well as general readers. It is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation and movements, and numerous photographs and illustrations.
Trade Review“
2021 Outstanding Reference Source. A woman just got voted into the Vice President’s office, do you know some other hurdles that happened along the way? This book tells those stories, covering from the passage of the XIX Amendment to stories of women both famous and not. Includes pictures and a bibliography.” –
American Library Association★ Starred Review "… honors the contributions of American women throughout the nation’s history … A welcome counter to textbooks and encyclopedias that favor the achievements of men … an essential addition to reference or history collections …"
Library Journal"A treasury of influential artists, activists, businesswomen, and historical figures … valuable and affordable resource … will strengthen studies of women’s and American history."
Booklist"Deborah G. Felder does an amazing job of chronicling women in the United States in the past five hundred years … well-research, well-organized volume …"
Catholic Library World“If you're the type of person who likes light, short reading, try "The American Women's Almanac: 500 Years of Making History" by Deborah G. Felder. This book is full of short biographies of women who changed history, and how they did it. Read it yourself — and share it with your teenager.”
Bookworm Sez“… more than 350 biographies, revealing their influence and legacies, from indigenous women to the present, and from the illustrious to lesser lights. …”
Protoview Book NewsTable of ContentsIntroduction
Acknowledgments
1. The Arrival of Women in America
2. The First Women’s Rights Movement
3. Women at Work
4. The Second Women’s Rights Movement
5. Literature
6. Art and Applied Arts
7. Media and the Performing Arts
8. Sports Figures
9. Science, Medicine, and Technology
10. Politics, Government, and the Law
11. Religion
12. Activists for Social Change
13. Education
14. Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs
15. The Military
16. Explorers
Bibliography
Index
