The sons of liberty are celebrated in the rebellious history of Boston�but what of their sisters? An audacious and determined procession of reformers; socialites; criminals and madams made the city what it is today. One hundred years before Rosa Parks; African American abolitionist Sarah Parker Remond refused to give up her seat while attending a play in Boston. Fiery activists Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall led a boycott against bird plumage in ladies� dress and brought the fashion industry to its knees. Rachel Wall was the last woman to be hanged in Massachusetts after leading a daring life as a robber and pirate. Later; women like Boston Marathon runner Kathrine Switzer also blazed their own trails. Author Dina Vargo unearths the remarkable stories of the wild women of the Hub.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Do you know Dave from Toronto?By Paul MeloonThis book is great in the way that it fulfills the stereotype that we Americans have for Canadians. When we meet a Canadian; we cant help but ask if they know "Stew from Saskatchewan." I try not to ask because I know its a stupid thing to say; but now I read this book and I think if I meet any Canadian musician I can ask if they know Dave from Toronto and dances are they will say yes. There are interviews from classic Canadian musicians from three or four decades intertwined with Bidinis own recollection of traveling across Canada.Its a fun book and well worth the ride.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great read for a night of any seasonBy You are going WHERE?Bidini takes you where you think you want to go; makes you feel comfortable with it all; and then drops you off at home after the show. He put a lot of work and love into this project; it deserves a good read by you; just like a good tune deserves radio play. The Ken Tobias interludes are; alone; worth the price of admission and youll find a lot of the other kinds of admissions; too. Its the mu$ic biz but without the $; its Canadian music like youve never heard it told; not sung; before.Take a bow; Dave; and I am shouting for an encore.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. In a word; Canadiana.By Adam CoeBidini has a unique perspective on that time in that place in Canada. I actually saw them on the tour with the Hip that he talks about in the book; and it was a really interesting read to hear it from someone who participated in it. Ive read it several times now and still very much enjoy it. Get this book.
