Publisher's Synopsis
Lillie of Six Shooter Junction: The Amazing Story of Lillie Drennan is a biographical book written by Florence Guild Bruce. The book tells the inspiring story of Lillie Drennan, a remarkable woman who broke the gender barrier in the male-dominated industry of trucking during the early 20th century. Born in 1897 in Texas, Lillie Drennan was a strong-willed and determined woman who had a passion for driving. In 1928, she became the first female licensed truck driver in Texas and opened her own trucking company, Drennan Truck Line. Despite facing numerous challenges and discrimination, Lillie persevered and became a successful businesswoman who revolutionized the trucking industry. The book provides a detailed account of Lillie's life, from her humble beginnings to her rise as a trailblazer in the trucking industry. It also highlights her contributions to the community, including her work as a volunteer ambulance driver during World War II. Overall, Lillie of Six Shooter Junction is a captivating and inspiring read that sheds light on the life of an extraordinary woman who defied the odds and made history.Lillie of Six Shooter Junction: The Amazing Story of Lillie Drennan and Hempstead, Texas.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.
