The exceptional stories of twenty-five intrepid females who defied societal odds, distinguished themselves from the crowd, had an impact on the lives of others, and in many instances were high achievers with lasting legacies. Their accomplishments span three centuries of Clinton County history in northern New York.
Among them, four are celebrated internationally. The wonderful poetry of Lucretia Davidson was anthologized in the United States and Europe. Marcia Brown has equal status to Horace Mann for her contributions to nineteenth-century Brazilian educational reform. Lucy Taylor Hobbs persisted to become the first woman to earn a Doctor of Dentistry degree. Dr. Georgia Harkness rose to global prominence as the most significant female theologian of the mid-twentieth century.
From the woman who introduced the “Michigan” hot dog to the North Country to innovators in early childhood education, sports and recreation, folklore and medicine, and law, author Daniel Ladue provides a voice to them all. His accounts reflect the dynamic range of their contributions that helped shape the world in which they lived.