New England's Notable Women: The Stories and Sites of Trailblazers and Achievers
Description
New England has nurtured countless women who shook off traditional gender roles to forge their own destinies. They didn't set out to be role models, but that's what they became. This book features forty-five sites in New England's six states and narrates the lives of historic and contemporary women who lived there.
About the Author
Patricia Harris and her husband David Lyon have written more than thirty books on travel, food, and art. Their most recent title for Globe Pequot is Boston's Historic Hub: A Tour of the Metro Region's Top National Landmarks. Harris has a personal interest in exploring and celebrating women making their mark on the world. In addition to this title, she is also the author of 100 Places in Spain Every Woman Should Go (Travelers' Tales). She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and can be found online at HungryTravelers.com.