Nothing Daunted by Dorothy Wickenden is the non fiction tale of two best friends who leave high society in order to brave the wilderness of Colorado for teaching positions. The two grew up together, went to college together, traveled together, so when life offered them two teaching spots in the middle of nowhere, they accepted together. The year was 1916, but these two didn't let modern conventions stop them. They forged ahead.
For one year, while their peers were marrying and having babies, these two schooled up a group of children from nearby farms and ranches. They bought skirts that buttoned into riding pants and then back into skirts. They hung snowshoes from their horses in case they got stuck. These two simply wanted to change lives...so they did.
The history is fascinating, the story is dynamic and sweet. This was a straightforward story about how teaching can make a difference, both to the teacher and the pupil.
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