Pebble In A Pool

Pebble In A Pool: The Widening Circles Of Dorothy Canfield Fisher's Life by Elizabeth Yates is a biography that explores the life of Dorothy Canfield Fisher, an American author and educational reformer. The book traces Fisher's life from her childhood in Vermont to her career as a writer and educator. The author delves into Fisher's personal life, including her marriage to fellow writer John Fisher and her relationships with other writers and intellectuals of her time, such as Willa Cather and Sinclair Lewis. The book also discusses Fisher's involvement in various educational and social reform movements, including her work with the Montessori method and her advocacy for women's suffrage. Through interviews, letters, and other primary sources, Yates paints a vivid portrait of a woman who was not only a successful writer but also a passionate advocate for social change. Pebble In A Pool is a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most influential writers and reformers.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.