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by Miriam Brody (Author)
At a time when women were regarded as second-class citizens, Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927) led a life of many "firsts." She was the first woman stockbroker, the first woman to speak before Congress, and the first woman to run for President of the United States.
Oxford Portraits are informative and insightful biographies of people whose lives shaped their times and continue to influence ours. Based on the most recent scholarship, they draw heavily on primary sources, including writings by and about their subjects. Each book is illustrated with a wealth of photographs, documents, memorabilia, framing the personality and achievements of its subject against the backdrop of history.
Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.44 x 6.24 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 24, 2004
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Victoria Woodhull: Free Spirit for Women's Rights
Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up
Reading Level: 10.2
Point Value: 7
