Credo: The Rose Wilder Lane Story

Peter Bagge returns with a biography of Rose Wilder Lane, a writer, feminist, war correspondent, and libertarian who was a founder of the American libertarian movement and a champion of her mother, Laura Ingalls Wilder, in bringing the classic Little House on the Prairie series to the American public. She was an advocate for women's rights and challenged norms in her personal and professional life.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 108 pages
\n Publication date: 26 March 2019
\n Publisher: Drawn and Quarterly
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Credo: The Rose Wilder Lane Story

In his latest biography, Credo: The Rose Wilder Lane Story, Peter Bagge delves into the remarkable life of Rose Wilder Lane, a multifaceted trailblazer of the twentieth century. Hailing from a family of writers and activists, Lane emerged as a writer, feminist, war correspondent, and libertarian, leaving an indelible mark on American society.

Following the success of Woman Rebel: The Margaret Sanger Story and Fire!! The Zora Neale Hurston Story, Credo: The Rose Wilder Lane Story offers a captivating and informative glimpse into the brilliant Lane. Highly accomplished, she played a pivotal role in founding the American libertarian movement and championed her mother, Laura Ingalls Wilder, in bringing the beloved Little House on the Prairie series to the American public.

Like her fellow trailblazers Sanger and Hurston, Lane was a fierce advocate for women's rights, leading by example and challenging societal norms in both her personal and professional life. She was a staunch opponent of government and marriage, believing that gender should not hinder individuals from experiencing the full breadth of the world. Though less well-known today, during her lifetime, Lane was one of the highest-paid female writers in America and a political and literary luminary, counted among friends such as Herbert Hoover, Dorothy Thompson, Sinclair Lewis, and Ayn Rand.

Peter Bagge's portrayal of Lane is both heartfelt and affectionate, delving into the personal roots of her rugged individualism. Credo is a meticulously researched exploration into the life of a historical figure whose contributions to American society are evident in various aspects of our lives, from the books we read to the political debates we engage in.

Through his meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Bagge brings to life the remarkable journey of Rose Wilder Lane, reminding us of the power of one individual to make a significant impact on the world.

\n Weight: 462g\n
Dimension: 173 x 230 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781770463417\n \n