Synopsis "Jessie Benton Fremont: A Woman Who Made History"
""Jessie Benton Fremont: A Woman Who Made History"" by Catherine Coffin Phillips is a biography of Jessie Benton Fremont, a remarkable woman who played a significant role in American history during the mid-19th century. Jessie was the daughter of a powerful senator and the wife of a famous explorer and politician, John C. Fremont. She was also a talented writer and political strategist who used her influence to shape the course of American politics and foreign policy during a time of great change and upheaval.The book begins by tracing Jessie's early life and upbringing in a prominent political family in Washington, D.C. It then follows her marriage to John C. Fremont and their travels across the American West, where they explored and mapped uncharted territories. As John's political career took off, Jessie became his closest advisor and confidante, using her intelligence and wit to help him navigate the tricky waters of American politics.Throughout the book, Phillips paints a vivid portrait of Jessie's life, highlighting her many accomplishments and contributions to American history. She describes how Jessie helped to shape the Republican Party, worked tirelessly to secure California's statehood, and played a key role in the United States' expansion and influence in the Pacific. Along the way, Phillips also explores the challenges and obstacles that Jessie faced as a woman in a male-dominated world, including the limitations imposed on her by society and the political establishment.Overall, ""Jessie Benton Fremont: A Woman Who Made History"" is a fascinating and engaging biography that sheds new light on a remarkable woman who played a pivotal role in shaping American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, politics, and women's rights.This is a new release of the original 1935 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
