American Heroines : The Spirited Women Who Shaped Our Country

Hutchison, Kay Bailey

ISBN 10: 0060566353 / ISBN 13: 9780060566357

Published by Morrow. New York., 2004

About this Item

NF/NF. First edition, first printing. Signed by Senator Hutchinson (signature only) in blue ink on title page. 384 pp. Seller Inventory # 14413

Bibliographic Details

Title: American Heroines : The Spirited Women Who ...

Publisher: Morrow. New York.

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Blends autobiographical information about the Texas senator author's own life and family with explorations into the lives of women who have made significant contributions to American history and society, including Red Cross founder Clara Barton, aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, and Fortune 500 CEO Carlton Fiorina.

Review:

"Compellingly themed.mix of social history, thumbnail biography and personal recollection." -- Publishers Weekly

"An ideologically diverse and highly readable compilation."--Augusta Chronicle

"Compellingly themed...mix of social history, thumbnail biography and personal recollection."--Publishers Weekly

"An interesting blend of biography, history, and personal memoir... Hutchison's lively personal writing makes this an accessible and important volume."--Booklist

Compellingly themed mix of social history, thumbnail biography and personal recollection. --Publishers Weekly"

An interesting blend of biography, history, and personal memoir... Hutchison s lively personal writing makes this an accessible and important volume. --Booklist"

An ideologically diverse and highly readable compilation. --Augusta Chronicle"