Ten American Girls from History

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sweetser, Kate Dickinson, 1870-1939

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ten American Girls from History" by Kate Dickinson Sweetser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work brings to life the stories of ten remarkable American girls, each representing a pivotal moment in U.S. history. The author aims to inspire modern readers, particularly young women, by showcasing the courage, patriotism, and achievements of these historical figures. The opening of the book introduces Pocahontas, the famed Indian girl of the Virginia forest, detailing her pivotal role in history. Pocahontas saves Captain John Smith from execution at the hands of her father, Powhatan, showcasing her bravery and compassion. The narrative vividly illustrates Pocahontas's life in the Indian village of Werewocomoco, her interactions with the colonists, and her deepening friendship with Captain Smith, setting the stage for her significant influence on the relationships between Native Americans and English settlers. This engaging portrayal of her early life hints at the broader themes of courage and loyalty that will be explored throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Pocahontas: the Indian girl of the Virginia forest

Dorothy Quincy: the girl of colonial days who heard the first gun fired for independence

Molly Pitcher: the brave gunner of the Battle of Monmouth

Elizabeth Van Lew: the girl who risked all that slavery might be abolished and the union preserved

Ida Lewis: the girl who kept Lime Rock burning; a heroic life-saver

Clara Barton: "The angel of the battlefields"

Virginia Reed: midnight heroine of the plains in pioneer days of America

Louisa M. Alcott: author of "Little women"

Clara Morris: the girl who won fame as an actress

Anna Dickinson: the girl orator.

Credits:

Produced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-01-06