Ten 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 Girls from History" by Kate Dickinson Sweetser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book is a collection of biographical sketches that highlight the lives of notable girls throughout history who displayed exceptional courage and strength. Each segment is dedicated to different historical figures, such as Joan of Arc and Queen Victoria, aiming to inspire young readers with their achievements and contributions. The opening portion introduces the life of Jeanne d'Arc, a peasant girl from Domrémy, discussing her humble beginnings and early signs of her extraordinary mission to save France during a time of national crisis. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of Jeanne's divine visions, including the voices of saints guiding her to lead the French army and restore the rightful king, Charles. Her journey from a simple life to becoming a pivotal figure in French history showcases her bravery, commitment, and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated society, thus setting the stage for her remarkable adventures and ultimate sacrifice for her country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Jeanne d'Arc: the maid of France

Victoria: a girl queen of England

Sally Wister: a girl of the American Revolution

Cofachiqui: an Indian princess of historic legend

Jenny Lind: the Swedish nightingale

Eliza Lucas: a girl planter of the 15th century

Lady Jane Grey: the nine days queen

"Gentle Annie": a daughter of the regiment

Madeleine de Verchères: the heroine of Castle Dangerous

Adrienne de Lafayette: a young patriot's wife.

Credits:

E-text prepared by Emmy, D Alexander, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-05-13