Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Dorothy Canfield Fisher was an educational reformer, social activist, and best-selling American author in the early 20th century. She strongly supported women's rights, racial equality, and lifelong education. Eleanor Roosevelt named her one of the ten most influential women in the United States. In addition to bringing the Montessori method of child-rearing to the U.S., she presided over the country's first adult education program and shaped literary tastes by serving as a member of the Book of the Month Club selection committee from 1925 to 1951.
A Montessori Mother
"A Montessori Mother" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a publication about educational philosophy written in the early 20th century. The book explores th...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes
"What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a collection of children's games and activities written in the ...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
The home-maker
"The Home-Maker" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the themes of gender roles, family dynamic...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Elementary Composition
"Elementary Composition" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher and George R. Carpenter is an educational guide written in the early 20th century. This work aims ...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
The Squirrel-Cage
"The Squirrel-Cage" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Emery family, particularly ...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
The Day of Glory
"The Day of Glory" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. This poignant tale is centered around Jeanne Bruneau, a wo...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Hillsboro People
"Hillsboro People" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book paints a vivid picture of life in a small Vermont...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Home Fires in France
"Home Fires in France" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a work of fiction written in the late 1910s. The book explores the experiences of both French and...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
The Brimming Cup
"The Brimming Cup" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of love, human connection, and...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
The Bent Twig
"The Bent Twig" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story primarily revolves around Sylvia Marshall, a yo...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Raw Material
"Raw Material" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a reflective work that intertwines personal narrative with broader observations on life, written in the e...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Rough-Hewn
"Rough-Hewn" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Neale Crittenden, a ten-year-old...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Understood Betsy
"Understood Betsy" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a children's novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a sensitive nine-...
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher