(xiii) 512 pages, small b/w photos in text, index, 8vo; coated boards. Near fine condition, spine ends slightly bumped; unpriced dust jacket near fine.

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Title: The Book of Women's Firsts: Breakthrough Achievements of Almost 1000 American Women
Publisher: Random House, New York
Publication Date: 1992
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0679409750
ISBN 13: 9780679409755
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: Stated First Edition
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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A comprehensive reference that chronicles first achievements of American women from the 16th century to the present, this fascinating and inspiring book covers more than 20 fields of endeavor. Included are the first woman mayor (1897), the first woman athlete to play men's regular basketball (1986), as well as more celebrated females such as Gracie Allen, Clara Barton, and Muriel Siebert.

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ive reference that chronicles first achievements of American women from the 16th century to the present, this fascinating and inspiring book covers more than 20 fields of endeavor. Included are the first woman mayor (1897), the first woman athlete to play men's regular basketball (1986), as well as more celebrated females such as Gracie Allen, Clara Barton, and Muriel Siebert.

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