Woman on the American Frontier

Many books describe the role of men during American history. However, at the same time, women did much: comforted, fought, helped, raised children, and much more. This book is full of mini-biographies of women in many places, and many ages- each chapter telling about a different subject. (Summary by Stav Nisser) (14 hr 34 min)

Chapters

Preface	5:03	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 1	28:23	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 2	39:34	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 3	40:12	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 4	33:37	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 5	39:54	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 6	48:46	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 7	41:09	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 8	37:55	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 9	38:58	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 10	37:02	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 11	37:37	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 12	43:21	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 13	39:25	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 14	48:20	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 15	31:09	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 16	32:40	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 17	30:52	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 18	57:37	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 19	1:02:56	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 20	54:07	Read by Bridget Gaige
Chapter 21	45:48	Read by Bridget Gaige

Reviews

Misleading Title: “Woman on the American Frontier”

(2.5 stars)

HGW

William Worthington Fowler begins his book on a pro-woman note, praising American pioneer women for their intelligence, endurance, resilience, and strength in leadership during tough times. By the end of the book, Fowler attributes the extraordinary actions of American pioneer women to their “manly characteristics” not naturally found in the weaker sex. Then Fowler praises the more “traditional” women’s attributes and domestic roles. Throughout the book is the theme of “look at how savage the Native Americans are” vs “look at how the white American pioneers are reclaiming the land from the savages and taming the savages.” One will read of extraordinary events in pioneer women’s history. However, one must trudge through the author’s own prejudices and opinions to find the main story based on the book’s title.

No Women, No Frontier....

(5 stars)

Keith H.

To never have realized the role these mighty wonderful & great females lived, prayed & fought is only a beginning. The men knew what the had to undertake. Organize, travel, build & supply his family's basic needs of food & shelter. Yet upon his untimely demise, what is the matriarch to do!?