#147 LITTLE LAMB, MIGHTY PEN
Please grab a drink and find a comfy chair. This is a long story. I considered splitting Sarah's story into two chapters, but I think the length here rather reflects the extraordinary depth of her contributions to American women in the 19th century. Often asked " Who would you invite to a dinner party?" Sarah would be one of my guests; she would be judgmental but her knowledge and ideas would be fun to hear. And I can just see her sizing up life in the 21st century, and not holding back with her observations. SARAH JOSEPHA (BUELL) HALE Most people know Sarah Josepha Hale for one small lamb. She was the ...