A collection of biographical sketches of prominent American women, written by acclaimed author Harriet Beecher Stowe. The book features figures from various fields, including literature, science, music, and education, as well as women who played important roles in social and political movements of their time. The sketches are carefully researched and engagingly written, making the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.