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Vincent Millay

High Country Women-9781606390689 BALLCAPHATS and campers have entered theWomen have played an importantthough often hiddenrole in shaping the history of Yosemite National Park. "High Country Women" reveals the contributions made by these strong and independent pioneers, such as: Clare Hodges, who seized her opportunity to be the nations first woman park ranger. Jessie Fremont, who campaigned for protecting Yosemite from developers. Florence Hutchings, who spent every moment exploring Yosemites backcountry, and who had a