Bold women in Alaska history

"From Natalia Shelikhova, unofficially the first women governor of Russia Alaska, to the pioneer Iditarod racer Mary Shields, the eleven women portrayed in this engaging book were indeed bold--breaking down barriers of sexism, racism, and political opposition to emerge as heroines of their time. Perfect for school or home, this collection of short but informative biographies is both a valuable resource and an entertaining read"--Provided by publisher.