Doctor Nellie: The Autobiography of Dr. Helen MacKnight Doyle

<p>Barely twenty-one years old, Helen MacKnight M.D. in 1895 hung out her shingle in the frontier town of Bishop in eastern California. One of the west's first woman physicians, she entered the profession at a time when women were not at all welcome. With much grit &amp; little fuss, transcending insults with grace &amp; humor, she became the beloved Doctor Nellie of Owens Valley. Her story spans the continent, beginning in 1878 when her father, obsessed by tales of gold in the Far West, abruptly sent his wife &amp; five-year-old Nellie to the family farm in upstate New York &amp; headed for the mines at Bodie. It chronicles the tragedies &amp; adventures that befell one family in the vast drama of our country's westward migration. Vivid accounts of warmth &amp; happiness at Grandmother's farm; homesteading on the harsh Dakota prairie; the Gay Nineties in Old San Francisco. Real people - Paiute Indians, pioneer ranchers, prospectors, drifters, winners &amp; losers. Foreword by Dr. Nellie's friend, Mary Austin. Received awards &amp; wide acclaim when first published in 1934 under the title A CHILD WENT FORTH.</p>

Doctor Nellie: The autobiography of Dr. Helen MacKnight Doyle

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Mary Austin: Woman of Genius

<p>Mary Austin: Woman of Genius is a biography of the American writer and feminist Mary Austin, written by Helen MacKnight Doyle. The book explores Austin's life and career, from her childhood in rural California to her emergence as a leading figure in the literary and cultural circles of early 20th century America. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with Austin's friends and family, Doyle offers a detailed portrait of a complex and fascinating woman who defied the conventions of her time. Austin was a prolific writer, producing novels, essays, and poetry that explored themes of nature, spirituality, and social justice. She was also an advocate for women's rights and a champion of Native American culture, working to preserve the traditions and languages of indigenous communities in the Southwest. Despite her many accomplishments, Austin struggled with personal demons, including alcoholism and mental illness. Doyle's biography provides a nuanced and compassionate account of Austin's life, illuminating both her achievements and her struggles. Mary Austin: Woman of Genius is a compelling and insightful portrait of a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on American literature and culture.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.</p>

Mary Austin: Woman Of Genius

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This is a new release of the original 1939 edition.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

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Doctor Nellie: The autobiography of Dr. Helen MacKnight Doyle

Mary Austin: Woman Of Genius

Mary Austin: Woman of Genius

Mary Austin: Woman of Genius