Florence Sabin Pioneer Scientist

This two-volume series focuses on the sometimes-neglected role of women of the West. These books, for elementary readers, are biographies of two women who made their mark in an age when that was both difficult & unusual. Dr. Florence Sabin, subject of one of these works, was a brilliant & respected research scientist & champion of public health regulations in Colorado. The book covers her childhood in Central City & concludes with the placing of her statue in Statuary Hall in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. 100pp. (ISBN 1-878611-11-9). The other story tells the life of Martha Maxwell who came to Colorado in the mid-1880s & became fascinated by the wildlife of the West. After learning taxidermy, she developed exhibits that were shown across the country, including the 1876 Philadelphia Exposition, where her exhibit revolutionized museum display methods of time., 138 pp. (ISBN 1-878611-12-7). These books are 6 X 9 & sturdily covered in Kivar 12, a durable material. Price $6.95 ea. Discounts for larger orders. Call or write to - Silver Rim Press, 2759 Park Lake Dr., Boulder, CO 80301. (303) 666-4290.Downing, Sybil is the author of 'Florence Sabin Pioneer Scientist' with ISBN 9781878611116 and ISBN 1878611119.