The Life and Personality of Phoebe Apperson Hearst (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258485054)

""The Life and Personality of Phoebe Apperson Hearst"" is a biography written by Winifred Black Bonfils about the remarkable life of Phoebe Apperson Hearst. Phoebe was the wife of mining magnate George Hearst and mother of newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst. Despite her privileged upbringing, Phoebe was a woman ahead of her time, advocating for women's education and working tirelessly to improve the lives of those around her. Bonfils delves into Phoebe's upbringing, her marriage to George Hearst, and her philanthropic efforts, including her role as the first female regent of the University of California. The book also explores Phoebe's personal life, including her relationships with her children and her struggles with illness. Overall, ""The Life and Personality of Phoebe Apperson Hearst"" is a fascinating look at the life of a remarkable woman who left a lasting impact on her community and the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Winifred Black Bonfils
ISBN-10: 1258485052
ISBN-13: 9781258485054
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/22/2012
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d