Title
Wild Girls: How the Outdoors Shaped the Women Who Challenged a Nation - A Norton Short Book on Adventure and Empowerment
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Wild Girls: The Untold Stories of Women Who Changed America
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and a Publishers Weekly and New York Public Library Best Book of 2023, Wild Girls is a groundbreaking historical narrative that explores the lives of women who drew strength and inspiration from the natural world. This award-winning work by a renowned historian reveals how girls who found self-understanding in nature grew into women who transformed America.
This captivating book highlights the journeys of remarkable women such as:
- Harriet Tubman, who learned the land's secrets while escaping from a Maryland plantation.
- Louisa May Alcott, who defied societal norms in New England by embracing outdoor adventures.
- The Indigenous women? basketball team from Fort Shaw, Montana, who reclaimed their pride and identity at the 1904 World? Fair.
Wild Girls brings new context to both well-known and underappreciated historical figures, including:
- Sacagawea and Pocahontas, iconic symbols of exploration and resilience.
- Zitk?a-? (Gertrude Bonnin), a Native American activist writer championing her people.
- Dolores Huerta, a tireless advocate for farmworkers' rights.
- Grace Lee Boggs, a pivotal figure in labor and Civil Rights movements.
This beautifully crafted, meditative work puts girls of all races?nd the landscapes they cherished?t the forefront of history. It uncovers how the outdoors fostered independence, resourcefulness, and visionary thinking among these trailblazing women of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Activities such as navigating through woods, following stars, engaging in sports, and participating in peaceful protests were not merely joyful pastimes; they were vital acts of resistance against assimilation, racism, and sexism.
With lyrical prose and rich archival discoveries, Wild Girls paints vivid landscapes as compelling as the women who roamed them. This book advocates for equal access to outdoor spaces for young women of every race and class today, ensuring that their voices resonate in future generations.
Featuring 11 stunning illustrations, this work is a must-read for anyone interested in women's history, environmental studies, and social justice. Discover the incredible stories of women who dared to defy conventions and connect with the natural world in ways that continue to inspire change.
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