Reviews

"The extraordinary lives of thirty ordinary women in the Northwest are depicted through the use of their stories, letters, memoirs, and poems; history at its most personal, and utterly fascinating."

"If you have any interest in understanding what life was like for the women of the 19th century West, you must have this book."

"… a fascinating anthology on Northwest women in the early pioneer era… and — typically for an Oregon State University Press book — an excellent design and wonderful photographs."