Her dream of dreams : the rise and triumph of Madam C.J. Walker / Beverly Lowry.
A portrait of the first female self-made millionaire describes her birth in 1867 to former slaves, the creation of her cosmetics empire, and her work as a philanthropist, women's rights champion, and advocate for economic freedom.
Record details
- ISBN: 0679446427
- ISBN: 9780679446422
- Physical Description: 481 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-457) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Prologue: Who She Was 1 -- I Where She Came From, 1867-1878 7 -- II Vicksburg, 1878-1887 39 -- III St. Louis, 1887-1905 89 -- IV Denver, 1905-1907 167 -- V Pittsburgh, 1907-1910 201 -- VI Indianapolis, 1910-1916 229 -- VII Harlem, 1916-1918 353 -- VIII Villa Lewaro, 1918-1919 391 -- IX Afterwards, 1919-1931 427.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO WALKER C-90 (Text) | 36015000615456 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Carver School Road Branch | B WALKER (Text) | 0112512230437 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | B Walker, C. J. (Text) | 0112512230429 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Greene County Public Library | B WALKER (Text) | 39149004632568 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| High Point Library | B Walker C Lowry (Text) | 30519006490612 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Hoke County Public Library | B WALKER (Text) | 28198000325068 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Southside Branch | B WALKER (Text) | 0112512230171 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | B WALKER LOW (Text) | 33114013606116 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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A portrait of the first female self-made millionaire describes her birth in 1867 to former slaves, the creation of her cosmetics empire, and her work as a philanthropist, women's rights champion, and advocate for economic freedom.
