Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read “Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women, Autobiographical Sketches” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell.

The book will be read in order so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 2, Episode 26.

In this episode, you will hear of Dr. Blackwell’s contribution to the Union Army in the American Civil War after which time, her infirmary grew into a small medical college for women. She found herself drawn into a new cause in spite of widespread disapproval.