Publisher's Synopsis
Lillie of Six Shooter Junction: The Amazing Story of Lillie Drennan by Florence Guild Bruce is a biography that tells the incredible story of Lillie Drennan, a woman who became the first female licensed truck driver in the United States. The book chronicles Drennan's life from her early years in Texas, where she worked as a laundress, to her later years as a successful businesswoman and community leader.Drennan's journey was not an easy one. She faced discrimination and obstacles because of her gender, but she persevered and became a trailblazer in the trucking industry. She started her own trucking company, which eventually became one of the largest in Texas. Along the way, she helped other women enter the industry and fought for better working conditions for truck drivers.The book also delves into Drennan's personal life, including her marriage and her relationship with her son, who had Down syndrome. Despite the challenges she faced, Drennan remained dedicated to her family and her community, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of women and entrepreneurs.Overall, Lillie of Six Shooter Junction is a fascinating and inspiring biography that sheds light on an often-overlooked figure in American history. Bruce's writing is engaging and informative, and she does an excellent job of bringing Drennan's story to life. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in women's history, the trucking industry, or entrepreneurship.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.
