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 prominent figure in American history. Fremont was the daughter of Senator Thomas Hart Benton and the wife of explorer and politician John C. Fremont. She played a significant role in her husband's political career and was known for her intelligence, wit, and charm. The book explores Fremont's life from her childhood in Missouri to her time in Washington, D.C. as a political hostess and advocate for her husband's presidential campaigns. It also delves into her involvement in the California gold rush and her contributions to the development of the American West. Throughout the book, Phillips highlights Fremont's accomplishments as a woman in a male-dominated society and her impact on American history. She paints a vivid picture of Fremont's life, drawing from personal letters, diaries, and other historical documents. Overall, ""Jessie Benton Fremont: A Woman Who Made History"" is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable woman who helped shape the course of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in women's history, the American West, or the political landscape of the mid-19th century.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.