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Martha Coston, A Flare for the Extraordinary
While searching for ‘historical women in science,’ (endearing subjects, both), I came across the story of Martha Jane Coston. Born Martha...
Lisa Sysun
May 31, 20195 min read
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Founding Mothers, The Women Who Raised Our Nation
By Cokie Roberts I was looking for something on Mercy Otis Warren and came across another wonderful book by Cokie Roberts. In-depth and...
Lisa Sysun
Aug 3, 20184 min read
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Sargent's Women: Four Lives Behind the Canvas
By Donna M. Lucey Being an ardent John Singer Sargent fan, I couldn’t wait to dig into this book. Donna Lucey doesn’t disappoint. With...
Lisa Sysun
Jan 29, 20184 min read
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Marie Curie and Her Daughters: The Private Lives of Science's First Family
By Shelley Emling While having a faint recollection of the Curie’s scientific accomplishments from my high school chemistry class, I...
Lisa Sysun
Aug 23, 20173 min read
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Woman of Valor: Clara Barton and the Civil War
By Stephen B. Oates Best known as the founder and first president of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton’s legacy as a courageous nurse...
Lisa Sysun
Oct 29, 20163 min read
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