African American Women of the Old West

African American Women of the Old West sheds light on the often-overlooked stories of ten remarkable African-American women who lived before 1900, highlighting their diverse roles as laundresses, activists, educators, and more. Reconstructed from historic documents, their stories reveal the varied experiences of women who shaped frontier history, challenging traditional narratives of the Old West. This book offers a fresh, inclusive perspective on a largely untold chapter of American history.