In this engaging and informative book, Ethel Rolt Wheeler profiles some of the most remarkable intellectual women of the 18th century, known as the Blue-Stockings. From writers and artists to scientists and social reformers, these women challenged traditional gender roles and made significant contributions to their fields. This is an inspiring and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of women's achievements. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.