More than Petticoats: Remarkable Texas Women [Paperback]

Greta Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Series: More than Petticoats Series | Publication Date: May 1, 2002

This book presents the biographies of ten amazing women from the history of the Lone Star State, including African-American pilot Bessie Coleman, silent film star and night club entertainer "Texas" Guinan, and rancher Molly Dyer Goodnight.

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From the Back Cover

More than Petticoats: Remarkable Texas Women explores the history of the Lone Star State through the stories of ten remarkable women whose courage and contributions made a profound impact on Texas. These pioneering women exhibited strength and triumph through their work as doctors, entrepreneurs, journalists, civil rights advocates, and more.All ten women, born before 1900, faced incredible challenges. Read about their exceptional lives in this collection of brief and absorbing biographies. (6 x 9, 128 pages, b&w photos)

About the Author

Greta Anderson is a freelance writer and editor and teaches writing at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is involved in local and prison literacy projects and is a community activist in Iowa City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: TwoDot; 1st edition (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762712732
• ISBN-13: 978-0762712731
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #675,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening and Thought-Provoking, August 27, 2002

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Lisa Katz (Israel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: More than Petticoats: Remarkable Texas Women (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to others. For me it was a quick, refreshing, and interesting read. I still think about the characters and stories months after finishing the book. For my 12-year-old daughter, the book was inspiring. Of the many stories, the most inspirational for her was Sophie's refusal to be fired as the railway doctor because she was a women. The book tells the stories of many strong women, and I was struck by the variety of ways in which women can become leaders and role models. I hope more books like this will be written so that women's history can be preserved.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much More Than Petticoats, December 12, 2002

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Tina Celona (East Hampton, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: More than Petticoats: Remarkable Texas Women (Paperback)

These ten inspiring biographical accounts of 19th century Texas women who changed history are straightforward, well-researched, and so well-written that I would recommend the book even to young readers, though there is more than enough here to engage a curious adult. Of particular interest are the stories of Cynthia Ann Parker, raised by Comanches, Sara Estela Ramirez, a Mexican-born poet, and "Texas" Guinan, a nightclub owner and silent film star. Andersen's admiration and compassion for her subjects is evident, though she is careful to present the facts of their lives in an unbiased and impartial manner. More Than Petticoats is an important contribution to the existing literature on women's history and a must-read for anyone interested in Texas, feminism, women's suffrage, civil rights and pioneer history.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Glimpse into History, September 2, 2002

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Laurel Henshaw (Ely, Ia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: More than Petticoats: Remarkable Texas Women (Paperback)

Greta Anderson provides a glimpse into the lives of ten women that possessed a true pioneering spirit in pre 1900 Texas.As opposed to some historical accounts that can get bogged down in facts, this book represents history in short stories that make for an enjoyable read. It is wonderful to find a book like this that can tell the tale of history through the eyes of a woman.Greta successfully puts flesh on the bare bones of history.I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the role of women in history, particularly women of the south. I was inspired by this book and would love to see a second book containing more stories about the women of Texas.