| #1851243 in Books | Texas Tech University Press | 2006-04-15 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.00 x.90 x6.00l,.63 | File type: PDF | 176 pages||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| Gift Books As Good Reads|By Sheila Wood|Harvey Girl This book will interest women's history buffs, train buffs, and anyone who loves the Southwest. It's set in 1919 just before women in the US could vote. This is a story of success. A teen runs away from home and supports herself by working as a waitress in Harvey Houses along the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railway. Becoming||
Although this fast-paced novel is well suited for its intended age group, adults will enjoy it as well. . . . In Kansas City, a Mrs. Steel hires the protagonist, saying: "I like your spunk, Clara." Readers will agree. —FOREWORD|
During the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900, Harvey Houses were a familiar sight to train travelers in the American West. Harvey Girls served gourmet meals to passengers of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway (there were one hundred Harvey Houses and about a hundred thousand Harvey Girls over the years!). In a time when career choices for women were limited, becoming a Harvey Girl off ered rare independence for young ladies.
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You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Harvey Girl | Sheila Wood Foard. I was recommended this book by a dear friend of mine.
