Women of the Catskills: Stories of Struggle, Sacrifice & Hope

Women of the Catskills: Stories of Struggle, Sacrifice & Hope
ISBN-10
1625841329
ISBN-13
9781625841322
Category
History
Pages
128
Language
English
Published
2011-12-05
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Author
Richard Heppner

Description

Hailing from the home of industrious, strong and creative individuals, the women of the Catskills have embodied this rugged spirit best. Though often overlooked in Catskill Mountain history, their stories are inspiring, like that of Candace Wheeler, who used her rural upbringing to achieve personal success and improve life for others. They are personal, such as Lucy Lobdell's story. A century ahead of her time, she challenged conventional thoughts on equality and lifestyle. Most of all, they reflect the spirit of their surroundings, as independent women like Marion Bullard challenged the status quo to build a better community. Overcoming the physical challenges of mountain life and the societal obstacles they faced because of their gender, Catskills' most fearless women are revealed by local historian Richard Heppner.

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