Jessie Benton Fremont: A Woman Who Made History is a biographical account of the life of Jessie Benton Fremont, written by Catherine Coffin Phillips. The book explores the remarkable life of Jessie Benton Fremont, who was an influential figure in American history during the mid-19th century. Jessie was the daughter of a powerful senator and the wife of a famous explorer and politician, John C. Fremont. She played a pivotal role in her husband's political career, helping him to secure his position as the first Republican ...
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Jessie Benton Fremont: A Woman Who Made History is a biographical account of the life of Jessie Benton Fremont, written by Catherine Coffin Phillips. The book explores the remarkable life of Jessie Benton Fremont, who was an influential figure in American history during the mid-19th century. Jessie was the daughter of a powerful senator and the wife of a famous explorer and politician, John C. Fremont. She played a pivotal role in her husband's political career, helping him to secure his position as the first Republican candidate for president in 1856. The book delves into the many challenges that Jessie faced as a woman during this time period, including the limitations placed on women's education and the restrictions on their participation in public life. Despite these obstacles, Jessie was a trailblazer who actively participated in her husband's political campaigns and worked tirelessly to promote his agenda. The book also explores the personal struggles that Jessie faced, including the tragic loss of several of her children and her husband's frequent absences due to his political and exploratory endeavors. Despite these hardships, Jessie remained a strong and resilient woman who continued to make a lasting impact on American history. Overall, Jessie Benton Fremont: A Woman Who Made History is a fascinating and inspiring account of a remarkable woman who defied the conventions of her time and 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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