The Women of the Old West

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When most people imagine the early West, they picture wide open landscapes, lawlessness and sweaty men working away in mines and on farms. While this is part of the narrative, the other lesser known side is the unique opportunities the West held for women of the 19^th and early 20^th centuries. Author Winifred Gallagher joins us this week to share how the little known women of the Old west fought for greater equality and recognition.