Publisher's Synopsis
When we think of the founders of our country, we often think first of the men - Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Wayne, Franklin, Greene, etc. However, there were many women who played an important role in the founding of the country, especially during the American Revolution. They range from famous (Abigail Adams, Molly Pitcher, Martha Washington) to fairly obscure (Experience Bozarth, Behethland Foote Butler, Dicey Langston). They filled many roles, most of which weren't "proper" for ladies of the 17th century, including nurses, solders, spies, authors and fundraisers. This book examines 37 heroines of the American Revolution. There are 40+ illustrations.
