High Adventure: Life Of Lucy Rider Meyer, - Paperback

High Adventure: Life Of Lucy Rider Meyer is a biographical book written by Isabelle Horton. The book tells the story of Lucy Rider Meyer, a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving others. Meyer was a pioneer in the field of social work and a leader in the Methodist Church. She founded the Chicago Training School for Home and Foreign Missions, which provided education and training for women who wanted to work in the mission field. Meyer was also a prolific writer and speaker, and she used her platform to advocate for social justice and women's rights. The book chronicles Meyer's life from her childhood in Maine to her work in Chicago and beyond. It explores her struggles and triumphs, as well as the impact she had on the lives of those around her. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other personal documents, to create a vivid and engaging portrait of this remarkable woman. High Adventure: Life Of Lucy Rider Meyer is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social work, the Methodist Church, or women's rights.Pioneer American Methodist Woman Leader.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.