Publisher's Synopsis
From the hosts of the Stuff You Missed in History Class podcast comes an inspiring celebration of women who changed the world.
Tracy V. Wilson and Holly Frey are fascinated by history--especially when it comes to the obscure and offbeat or the intriguing and peculiar. Since 2013, the duo have explored the "greatest and strangest" on their popular podcast, Stuff You Missed in History Class. Now, Tracy and Holly are turning to the page with the second book in the Stuff You Should Read imprint with Women You Missed in History Class. Taking the reader on a journey through time and around the world, the duo delve into seminal contributions women have made in important fields. Contributions that have been buried, diminished, or just lost to time, such as those from Jeanne Baret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe (disguised as man), or Charlotte Reinigier, a pioneer in animation film (a whole decade before Disney). Sharing these incredible stories from history, Tracy and Holly trace the influence of these remarkable women and their work through the past and to the present, highlighting their impact and relevance to our lives today.
