Author |
Brooks, Elbridge S. (Elbridge Streeter), 1846-1902 |
Title |
Historic Girls: Stories Of Girls Who Have Influenced The History Of Their Times
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Contents |
Zenobia of Palmyra -- Helena of Britain -- Pulcheria of Constantinople -- Clotilda of Burgundy -- Woo of Hwang-Ho -- Edith of Scotland -- Jacqueline of Holland -- Catarina of Venice -- Theresa of Avila -- Elizabeth of Tudor -- Christina of Sweden -- Ma-ta-oka of Pow-ha-tan.
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Credits |
Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
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Summary |
"Historic Girls: Stories Of Girls Who Have Influenced The History Of Their Times" by E. S. Brooks is a collection of historical accounts written in the late 19th century. The book celebrates the lives and contributions of various girls and women throughout history who demonstrated courage, intelligence, and resilience, challenging the traditional gender roles of their times. Each story portrays a different character, such as Zenobia from Palmyra and Helena of Britain, who left an indelible mark on their respective cultures and eras. The opening of the work introduces the preface, where the author emphasizes the importance of recognizing the historical achievements of women who shaped their societies. It discusses how these women's actions and traits—courage, cleverness, and compassion—continue to resonate with the youth of today. With a focus on the specific story of Zenobia, it highlights her bravery in the face of Roman oppression, her strong leadership, and her quest for autonomy, setting the stage for a narrative rich with lessons on valor and the timeless nature of girlhood across different cultures and epochs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Biography -- Juvenile literature
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Subject |
Girls -- Biography
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
1574 |
Release Date |
Dec 1, 1998 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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