The Childhood of Distinguished Women by Selina A. Bower
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"The Childhood of Distinguished Women" by Selina A. Bower is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the formative years of notable women throughout history, capturing their childhood experiences, education, and the values that shaped their futures. It discusses how these women, through their early influences and challenges, became distinguished figures in society. The book presents a series of biographical sketches that highlight various women from different
backgrounds and eras, including Princess Alice, Hannah More, and Queen Elizabeth I. Each chapter outlines their early lives, family dynamics, and personal characteristics, reflecting the societal expectations of their times. Bower emphasizes the noble attributes and accomplishments that emerged from their childhood experiences, portraying these women as role models for virtue and intelligence. Through vivid storytelling and historical context, Bower aims to inspire readers with the remarkable stories of these distinguished women and the legacies they created. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bower, Selina A., 1833-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Childhood of Distinguished Women |
| Contents | The Princess Alice -- Mrs. Hannah More -- Lady Jane Grey -- Selina, Countess of Huntingdon -- Queen Elizabeth -- Mrs. Hemans -- Mary, Queen of Scots -- Pocahontas, the Rosebud -- Mrs. Opie -- Grace Darling -- Mrs. Fry -- Agnes Strickland. |
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Produced by Chris Curnow, paksenarrion, Lindy Walsh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Women -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36519 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36519-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 447 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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