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Fascinating Profiles of Hope, Determination, and Courage
Early Arizona girls were expected to care for younger children, cook and clean, wash clothes, milk cows, tend gardens, and round up wandering herds in a harsh and unfamiliar landscape. Each of the eleven headstrong girls profiled in Amazing Girls of Arizona strained against the confines of her chores, choosing to explore and embrace the wildly beautiful land that is today’s Arizona—even if it meant disobeying elders or risking her life.
Olive Ann Oatman, an Indian captive, comforted and protected her younger sister when it seemed that all hope was lost.
Laurette Lovell, an artist, made a name for herself by rising above her physical disabilities to accomplish more than she ever dreamed possible.
Rutho Okimoto, a highly educated Japanese-American girl, was forced to live in a disease-ridden concentration camp just because of her nationality.
Edith Jane Bass, a Grand Canyon wrangler, herded mules and horses down the slippery-sloped gorge on behalf of her family’s business.
About the Author
Jan Cleere has distinguished herself in the field of historical nonfiction by tirelessly pursuing long-forgotten manuscripts, tear-stained diaries, and old-timers with a story to tell, relentlessly looking for elusive ghosts from the past. Jan holds a writing degree in American Studies and lives in Oro Valley, Arizona.
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Author, historian, and lecturer Jan Cleere writes extensively about the people who first settled in the desert southwest. Always on the lookout for the stories of early pioneering women, her books reflect her love of the west and her knowledge of western history. Her award-winning books include "Levi's & Lace: Arizona Women Who Made History," "Amazing Girls of Arizona: True Stories of Young Pioneers," "Outlaw Tales of Arizona" (first and second editions), and "More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Nevada Women." She is the co-author of the anthologies "Skirting Traditions: Arizona Women Writers and Journalists 1912-2012," "Wise Women," and "Badasses of the Old West."
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Growing up in the West,
This review is from: Amazing Girls of Arizona: True Stories of Young Pioneers (Paperback)
This is a fascinating collection of short stories/biographies of young girls who grew up in Arizona from the days of the earliest pioneers to the 20th century. Some of the girls remained in Arizona all their lives, while others moved on to other places, but all of them left a mark on this state and its history. Reading these stories gives insight into the hardships faced by people living in the old west and how children were raised and educated during those times. The girls whose lives the book describes are strong, intelligent, and talented, and their stories are inspiring. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Arizona history or the West in general. To give you an idea of the topics covered by the book, here is a list of the chapters and a short description of each:
1. Indian Captive -- Olive Ann Oatman (Fairchild) 1837-1903 -- This is the story of a girl who was abducted by a group of Indians, along with her younger sister, while traveling with their family in a covered wagon. 2. Child of History -- Atanacia Santa Cruz (Hughes) 1850-1934 -- She grew up in Tucson, witnessing the changes that took place from the time of the Gadsen Purchase in 1854 to the coming of Confederate and Union troops during the Civil War and into the 20th century. 3. Desert Artist -- Laurette Lovell (Francis) 1869-1936 -- Although troubled by a disability (she was born with one leg much shorter than the other), she found her talent in art, becoming well-known for her painted pottery. 4. Mixed Blood -- Anna Magdalena Box (Neal) 1870-1950 -- Born on a Cherokee reservation in the Oklahoma Territory, Anna was also part African American. Her family came to Arizona to improve her father's health, but their racial background brought them mixed reactions. 5. Pandora Rancher -- Edith Olive Stratton (Kitt) 1878-1968 -- Edith developed a life-long love of the West growing up on her family's ranch and later was instrumental in the development of the Arizona Historical Society. 6. The Ride of Her Life -- Mildred Back (Fain) 1879-1967 -- As difficult as it was helping with ranch chores and looking after her siblings, nothing had quite prepared her for taking on her uncle's job of carrying money from cattle sales to the other ranchers . . . while there were thieves in the area. 7. Grand Canyon Wrangler -- Edith Jane Bass (Lauzon) 1896-1924 -- She was never as happy anywhere as she was helping her father give tours of the Grand Canyon. 8. "My Hands Were Never Still" -- Helen "Dowawisnima" (Sekaquaptewa) 1898-1990 -- Raised by her Hopi family and educated at schools run by white people, she struggled to find the best of both worlds. 9. Listen to the Silence -- Eva Antonia Wilbur (Cruce) 1904-1998 -- She was brought up to work hard by her demanding father on their family's ranch and developed a strong love of the natural world. 10. "Play Ball!" -- The Girls of Summer 1933-Present -- This chapter covers girls' softball teams in Arizona, including some notable players, such as former governor Rose Mofford. 11. No Place to Call Home -- Ruth Okimoto (Lipofsky) 1936-Present -- When Japanese Americas were rounded up and brought to interment camps during World War II, young Ruth's life changed forever.
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Being a native Arizonian myself, I really connected with the young ladies in the book. I recommend this read for anyone who is interested in history.
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Love this book!,
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These are some of the best short stories I've read. I thank the author for breathing new life into these stories. I grew up in Arizona and never would have heared many of these tales without this important work. I have bought several copies as gifts to everyone's delight.
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