From the stirring self-sacrifice of ancient Greek princess Alcestis to the battlefield heroics and later professional achievements of British nurse Florence Nightingale, this volume of biographical sketches geared toward younger readers showcases the accomplishments, virtues, and courageous feats of women throughout history.
- 285 pages
- English
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0Table of contents
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction
- I - Alcestis
- II - Antigone
- III - Iphigenia
- IV - Paula
- V - Joan of Arc
- VI - Catherine Douglas
- VII - Lady Jane Grey
- VIII - Pocahontas
- IX - Flora Macdonald
- X - Madame Roland
- XI - Grace Darling
- XII - Sister Dora
- XIII - Florence Nightingale
- Endnotes