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Exploring the life of Enid Yandell, this biography highlights her role as a pioneering female sculptor in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a time when societal norms largely excluded women from the art world. Born in Louisville, Yandell defied conventions, establishing her identity as an independent artist and activist. Juilee Decker's comprehensive account not only chronicles Yandell's journey from amateur to award-winning sculptor but also contextualizes her work within the cultural landscape of her time, fostering new scholarship on her legacy.

The book offers a comprehensive overview of museum history, various types, and their crucial roles in contemporary society. A highlight of this edition is "Museums in Motion Today," featuring insights from museum professionals on current trends and future directions. Each chapter is richly illustrated, enhancing the exploration of how museums evolve and adapt in the 21st century.

After the unprecedented violence of the 1864 Overland Campaign, Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant turned his gaze south of Richmond to Petersburg, where the railroads that supplied the Confederate capital and its defenders found their junction. Nine grueling months of constant maneuver and combat around the Cockade City followed.