Juliette Gordon Low : the remarkable founder of the Girl Scouts
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Published
New York : Viking, [2012].
ISBN
9780670023301, 0670023302
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Batavia Public Library District - Adult Biography | B Lowe, Juliette | On Shelf |
Chicago Ridge Public Library - Stacks | BIOG LOW | On Shelf |
Cicero Public Library - Stacks | 369.463 LOW | On Shelf |
Clarendon Hills Public Library - Stacks | BIOGRAPHY LOW | On Shelf |
Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult | BIOGRAPHY LOW, J.G. | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Viking, [2012].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xiv, 382 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780670023301, 0670023302
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
In celebration of the Girl Scouts' centennial, this biography ia a salute to its maverick founder. Born at the start of the Civil War, Juliette Gordon Low grew up in Georgia, where she struggled to reconcile being a good Southern belle with her desire to run barefoot through the fields. Deafened by an accident, "Daisy" married a dashing British aristocrat and moved to England. But she was ultimately betrayed by her husband and dissatisfied by the aimlessness of privileged life. Her search for a greater purpose ended when she met Robert Baden-Powell, war hero, adventurer, and founder of the Boy Scouts. Captivated with his program, Daisy aimed to instill the same useful skills and moral values in young girls, with an emphasis on fun. She imported the Boy Scouts' sister organization, the Girl Guides, to Savannah in 1912. Rechristened the Girl Scouts, it grew rapidly because of her unquenchable determination and energetic, charismatic leadership. In this biography, the author paints a dynamic portrait of an intriguing woman and a true pioneer whose work touched the lives of millions of girls and women around the world.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cordery, S. A. (2012). Juliette Gordon Low: the remarkable founder of the Girl Scouts . Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cordery, Stacy A. 2012. Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of the Girl Scouts. Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cordery, Stacy A. Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of the Girl Scouts Viking, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cordery, Stacy A. Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of the Girl Scouts Viking, 2012.
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