Summary
Describes the adventures of two sisters who tried to overcome the male-dominated social norms of the late nineteenth century and achieved a remarkable list of firsts, including the first woman-run brokerage house and the first woman to run for president. Full description
Summary: |
Describes the adventures of two sisters who tried to overcome the male-dominated social norms of the late nineteenth century and achieved a remarkable list of firsts, including the first woman-run brokerage house and the first woman to run for president. |
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Physical Description: |
xxiv, 401 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [343]-389) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780446570237 (hbk.) 0446570230 (hbk.) |
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