African American Women of the Old West

The brave pioneers who made a life on the frontier were not only male--and not only white. African American Women of the Old West profiles ten incredible women overlooked in most history books--including Biddy Mason, a slave who fought for her family's freedom; Elizabeth Thorn Scott Flood, a teacher determined to educate black children and aid them in leading better lives; and the mysterious Mary Ellen Pleasant, a civil rights crusader and savvy businesswoman. Even in the face of racial prejudice, these unsung heroes never gave up hope for a brighter future.Wagner, Tricia Martineau is the author of 'African American Women of the Old West ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780762739004 and ISBN 0762739002.