Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist and author who is most known for penning the now-iconic novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which helped to bring attention to the brutal treatment of slaves in the United States. Her work became worldwide renowned and was used to motivate others to rise up against slavery, particularly in the northern hemisphere, as a result of its publication. Stowe wrote 30 novels during her lifetime, many of which were intimately concerned with social concerns and her perspective on them at the time of publication. Her works are still regarded as highly significant today, despite their age.
Annie Oakley
A female sharpshooter, Phoebe Ann Mosey (better known as Annie Oakley), gained fame while performing in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Oakley developed her shooting skills from a young age in order to provide for her family through hunting. She gained national prominence when she won a sharpshooting competition at the age of 15 and went on to perform with Buffalo Bill’s act in 1885. During her time on the show, she received the highest salary of everyone, with the exception of Bill himself.
