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The History Press - Women trailblazers of california

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  • Throughout California's history
  • Remarkable women have been at the core of change and innovation
  • In this unparalleled collection
  • Gloria Harris and Hannah Cohen relate the stories of forty women whose struggles and achievements have paved the way for generations
  • These women were strong and determined
  • Overcoming prejudice
  • Skepticism and injustice
  • Visionary architect Julia Morgan designed Hearst Castle
  • Dolores Huerta co-founded United Farm Workers
  • Donaldina Cameron
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