This 300 page illustrated book celebrates the lives of 72 Quinte women who lived between 1745 and 2000. It showcases their achievements and contributions to social, economic and cultural life locally, nationally and internationally. Readers of all ages will enjoy the well researched, detailed material which links U.E.L. and local historical events. Profiles of pioneers, doctors, W. W. 1 nurses, heroines, spiritualists, scientists and many more are featured. Each made a difference. The members of the Canadian Federation of University Women, Belleville and District, as volunteers, have researched, written and published this mosaic of Quinte area women. Net proceeds will go to the CFUW, Belleville & District Scholarship Fund. For information, call (613) 962-0214.

QUINTE WOMEN of DISTINCTION, CANADIAN FEDERATION of UNIVERSITY WOMEN, BELLEVILLE & DISTRICT ISBN 0-9730218-0-2 / 8 x 10 / soft cover / b & w photos / end notes / sources $35.00