A historical monograph honoring extraordinary women who forged resilient lives on the land – overseeing acreage, tending farms, stewarding livestock, and pursuing sustainable agriculture – while balancing motherhood and independent struggles. Their journeys reveal enduring self-reliance, perseverance, and ingenuity. The narrative blends historical context, voices from the women themselves, expert scholarship, and excerpts from letters and diaries to illuminate their humanity.
A historical monograph honoring extraordinary women who forged resilient lives on the land – overseeing acreage, tending farms, stewarding livestock, and pursuing sustainable agriculture – while balancing motherhood and independent struggles. Their journeys reveal enduring self-reliance, perseverance, and ingenuity. The narrative blends historical context, voices from the women themselves, expert scholarship, and excerpts from letters and diaries to illuminate their humanity.
