A Woman In Steel Rebecca Lukens

""A Woman in Steel: Rebecca Lukens"" is a biographical book written by Robert W. Wolcott. The book tells the inspiring story of Rebecca Lukens, a pioneering woman who became one of the most successful businesswomen in the early 19th century. Lukens was born into a Quaker family in Pennsylvania in 1794 and inherited her father's ironworks business after his death. Despite facing numerous challenges and discrimination due to her gender, Lukens successfully managed the business and expanded it to become one of the largest and most profitable ironworks in the country. The book explores Lukens' personal life, her struggles as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and her contributions to the growth of the American steel industry. Wolcott's compelling narrative sheds light on the life of a remarkable woman who defied societal norms and paved the way for future generations of female entrepreneurs.Delivered At A Newcomen Dinner In New York.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.