Dive into the extraordinary life of Mary MacLane, often hailed as the worlds first blogger. Marys journey began in Winnipeg, Canada, but her childhood was uprooted when her stepfather moved the family to Montana following the death of her beloved father. Marys struggle to fit in and her unyielding spirit formed the backbone of her scandalous autobiographical writings. Her candid experiences with bohemian living, feminist thoughts, and open bisexuality were shocking but captivating. Marys unique voice resonated with her sensation-hungry readers, influencing literary greats like Scott Fitzgerald and Edith Wharton. Yet, her work fell into obscurity after her untimely death at 48. Join us as we resurrect the life and times of this overlooked literary pioneer. - Narrated by Lynne Thompson