This chapter explores the remarkable life of Harriet Williams Russel Strong, an inventor and water conservation advocate in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It delves into her struggles with adversity, health issues, strained marriage, financial troubles, and the challenges she faced after her husband's suicide. Despite the hardships, Strong persevered, prioritizing her treatment, managing her ranch, and resolving legal battles to secure her legacy.
Harriet Williams Russell Strong was quite a powerhouse of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Not only did she manage to dig herself out of an unfortunate situation when her fortunes changed at the age of 39, she was also an inventor, and an early proponent of water conservation.
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