Seven Frontier Women and the Founding of Spokane Falls

Spokane's early history from the perspective of its “founding mothers.” Seven remarkable, intrepid women who made indelible marks during Spokane's early years are featured in this book. These biographical accounts typify what countless other women experienced who partook in the settlement of the American West; they faced the inherent hardships, loneliness, and heartbreak of leaving behind a familiar and comfortable way of life as they ventured into uncharted territory. The author also provided detailed descriptions of the town they helped settle as it evolved from its humble beginnings in 1873 as Spokane Falls into the largest metropolis between Minneapolis and Seattle. This book will provide the reader with an entirely new appreciation of Spokane's rich history.

Hardcover (7”x 10”), 304 pages,154 photo illustrations, indexed