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A woman of adventure : the life and times of First Lady Lou Henry Hoover / Annette B. Dunlap.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dunlap, Annette, 1955- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Presidents' spouses--United States--Biography.
- Presidents' spouses.
- Hoover, Lou Henry, 1874-1944.
- Hoover, Lou Henry.
- California--Biography.
- California.
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America--Biography.
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (293 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Lincoln, Nebraska : Potomac Books, [2022]
- Summary:
- "A Woman of Adventure takes a fresh look at the first lady who preceded Eleanor Roosevelt and her extraordinary accomplishments that previous historians have often overlooked, from her relief efforts during World War I to her work of developing organizations that promoted self-sufficiency among young girls and women"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Avid Outdoorswoman
- The Frustration of Being a Groundbreaker
- Newlywed in China
- Challenging Years
- Power Couple
- A World and a Marriage Transformed
- A New Life's Purpose
- Time of Transition
- The Wearer of Many Hats
- An Organizational Powerhouse
- The Trail to the White House
- An Independent-Minded First Lady
- Volunteerism and Private Philanthropy
- Out of the Limelight
- No Finer Example.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Dunlap, Annette B. A Woman of Adventure
- ISBN:
- 1-64012-523-X
- OCLC:
- 1306204975
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