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Nettie Fowler McCormick

Nettie Fowler McCormick

Roderick, Stella Virginia

Hardcover

Biographies General20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258780860
ISBN13: 9781258780869
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Aug 17 2013
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Nettie Fowler McCormick is a biography written by Stella Virginia Roderick that tells the story of one of the most influential women of her time. Nettie Fowler McCormick was the wife of Cyrus McCormick, the inventor of the mechanical reaper, and was a philanthropist and social activist in her own right. The book chronicles her life from her childhood in Indiana to her marriage to Cyrus and their move to Chicago, where they became prominent members of high society. Nettie's work in philanthropy is highlighted, including her founding of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing and her support for women's suffrage. The book also explores Nettie's personal struggles, including her battle with depression and her strained relationship with her son. Overall, Nettie Fowler McCormick is a fascinating look at a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on American history.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.

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