A Thesaurus of Women from Water to Music
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In 1917 she appeared before Congress to present a plan she designed to dam the water of the Colorado River and detour it into a reservoir in the Grand Canyon. It would provide irrigation water and produce hydroelectric power to lower California. Congress rejected her plan for a reason she could only determine was because she was female. In 1922, the Reclamation Service presented to Congress a report authored by a man that called for development of a dam on the Colorado River to control floods, provide irrigation water, and produce hydroelectric power. It would create a reservoir in the Grand Canyon. President Calvin Coolidge signed a bill authorizing this project in 1928. In 1931 work began on the Hoover Dam without reference to her irrefutable dam water groundwork.
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Within the pages of traditional history books that stand proudly on library shelves lies the accomplishments of many men who have helped to change the world with their talents. Unfortunately what is missing from the pages of those same books is the multitude of women from numerous cultures who have also accomplished great things. Barbara Joan Zeitz, who holds a master’s degree in Women’s Studies, shares the hidden history of successful women in a diverse collection that offers surprising facts and stories about their previously unknown achievements. In fifty-two stories, Zeitz profiles female innovators that include the creator of the first draft construction of the magnificent Hoover Dam, the inventor of the washing machine and dishwasher, the pioneer of the first weather satellite, and the writers of what would become the hit musicals Chicago, Mary Poppins, and The Sound of Music. Throughout her compilation accompanied by sources that encourage extended searches, Zeitz proves that women have indeed made a vital contribution throughout history while providing inspiration for a younger generation of women to continue the legacy. A Thesaurus of Women from Water to Music spotlights accomplished, virtually unknown women and links them to well-known aspects of history.
About the Author
Barbara Joan Zeitz earned her master’s in Women’s Studies from Roosevelt University. She launched the final stage of her career speaking on women’s historic achievements and writing the online column, CountHerhistory. An amateur astronomer and eclipse chaser, Barbara resides in the greater Chicago area. This is her second book. Visit her at: countherhistory.wordpress.com.