An accessible and comprehensive account of the role Ohio women have assumed in the history of the state and a narrative of their hardships and of the victories that have been won in the past two hundred years.

Explore the history of Ohio's one-bite wonder! From humble origins, the buckeye has become Ohio's namesake candy. Though a classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, each producer's offering is as bespoke as the buckeye is beloved. Taste tradition in Amish country at Coblentz Chocolate Company or sample capital city Columbus' original stuffed offering from The Buckeye Lady. Visit legendary family businesses like fifth-generation Anthony Thomas, Wittich's, the nation's oldest candy shop and Winans, a carriage house chocolatier turned coffee roaster, serving up deliciousness at the seat of the state's Buckeye Candy Trail. Traverse towns to try long-standing favorites from Esther Price, Marie's Candies and Marsha's Homemade Buckeyes alongside artistic interpretations from newcomers The Buckeye Co, Tana's Tasty Treats and Lohcally Artisan Chocolates. Join Renee Casteel Cook, author of Ohio Ice Cream and coauthor of The Columbus Food Truck Cookbook, as she unfolds how this bite-sized confection has become Ohio's sweetest symbol.

At a young age, Sara knew she wanted to be free from slavery. She attempted many times to run away. On one of these attempts, she was caught by another slave owner, Massa Horn. Massa Horn was a very angry man who wanted to beat her like she never was beaten before just to teach her the consequences of running away. But it was not Massa Horn's decision to beat Sara because he did not own her. Massa Monroe was her owner, and he made it clear to Massa Horn that it was not his decision to punisher her. Sara was chastised by Massa Monroe and her parents about running away. They told her to stop trying and to stay put. As time went on, Sara grew into a beautiful young lady, desired by every slave owner in Mississippi. Massa Monroe made sure Sara would not be abused by any slave owner. When slavery ended, Massa Monroe gave the Monroe family their freedom papers to start a new beginning. Finally, Sara received her freedom. Sara's parents decided to leave Mississippi to start a new beginning in Texas now that they were no longer slaves. Because of the move, this begins the journey of Sara becoming the first-ever Black cowgirl in Texas. During this time in Sara's journey, she has discovered that the town her father and the town's people built will have many outlaws and Klansmen trying to destroy the town she loves. She will have to fight to protect the town of Jacob Water and every member of Jacob Water from being destroyed. Sara will be the one cowgirl every outlaw and Klansmen have to watch out for.