HISTORIC GIRLS by Elbridge Brooks

WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

Illustrated.  This book was ahead of its time in granting women access they deserve to recognition in history and in biographies.  It coverers the lives of an array of women who influenced the world in their own respective times.  Adult, children, and easy reading.

A long time ago in America, a special group of historians and
publishers decided to give women the access they deserved in
recognition of their accomplishments and abilities.Women writers
emerged under their own names, including Alcott,Wharton,
and others. Also, historians like Brooks delved into history to
name the female luminaries. This books takes a look at many. The
survey is not critical. It is extremely informative, and done in an
easy reading style. Generous illustrations are included.