1898-1981

Presents an illustrated look at the life of Ann Lowe who was the first African American to become a noted fashion designer.

"The incredible untold story of how Ann Lowe, a Black woman and granddaughter of slaves, rose above personal struggles and racial prejudice to design and create one of America's most famous wedding dresses of all time for Jackie Kennedy"--Provided by publisher.

"As soon as Ann Cole Lowe could walk, her momma and grandma taught her to sew. When her mom died, Ann continued sewing dresses. It wasn't easy, especially when she went to design school and had to learn alone, segregated from the rest of the class. But the work she did set her spirit soaring, as evidenced in the clothes she made. Rarely credited, Ann Cole Lowe became 'society's best kept secret. 'This ... picture book shines the spotlight on a figure who proved that with hard work and passion, any obstacles can be overcome"--Provided by publisher.

Presents biographical and critical profiles of twenty-two British writers spanning the Anglo-Saxon era through the twentieth century, each with a selected bibliography; also includes a chronology and a cumulative index of the "British Writers" series up to Supplement VI. Includes authors from Peter Ackroyd to A.N. Wilson.

Presents biographical and critical profiles of twenty-two British writers spanning the Anglo-Saxon era through the twentieth century, each with a selected bibliography; also includes a chronology and a cumulative index of the "British Writers" series up to Supplement VI. Includes authors from Peter Ackroyd to A.N. Wilson.