Doctor Wore Petticoats - by Chris Enss (Paperback)

The book "A New York Times Bestseller! "No women need apply." Western towns looking for a local doctor during the frontier era often concluded their advertisements in just that manner.

Yet apply they did.

And in small towns all over the West, highly trained women from medical colleges in the East took on the post of local doctor to great acclaim.

In this new book, author Chris Enss offers a glimpse into the fascinating lives of ten of these amazing women.

From broken limbs to baby deliveries, these doctors faced hardship and prejudice but solidified their place in medical history.

With captivating stories and vivid details, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, women's rights, or the unbreakable spirit of pioneering women.