The indomitable Mary Easton Sibley
Subtitle: pioneer of women's education in Missouri
By: Kristie C. Wolferman.
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Columbia, MO
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780826218056
Subjects: Sibley, Mary Easton, -- 1800-1878; Women educators -- Missouri -- Biography; Women -- Education -- Missouri -- History -- 19th century
Genres: Biography.
Description: "Drawing on Mary and George Sibley's journals and letters, Wolferman brings to life one of Missouri's most remarkable women educators, the founder of Lindenwood University. Sibley's views regarding women's social and political roles, slavery, temperance, religion, and other topics reflect educational and social developments on the frontier and nationwide"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.