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A woman for president
the story of Victoria Woodhull
By Krull, Kathleen & Dyer, Jane
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80278-909-9
- Publisher
- New York : Walker & Co., 2004.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2004
Gr 3-5 Despite her impressive number of achievements-first woman to sit on the Stock Exchange, first woman to own a newspaper or speak before Congress, first woman to run for the presidency of the United States-Woodhull is little known by elementary-grade students. This book, though soft-pedaling the more scandalous aspects of her life, rectifies that omission. Born into an impoverished family, Woodhull was supporting her clan by the time she was eight as a gospel preacher. Married at...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
