Download or read book Lives of Celebrated Women Classic Reprint written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lives of Celebrated Women IT is an oft-quoted proposition of Rousseau that the glory of woman lies in being unknown. If this be true, we shall deserve little credit for placing before the world these bnef sketches of a few of the sex who have acquired celebrity among mankind. We are disposed to think, however, that the oracular words of the Genevan philosopher though they may coincide with the despotism of the lords of creation, who would arrogate, not merely the sceptre of power, but the trump of fame, entirely to them selves like most other oracles, are liable to many exceptions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book Lives of Celebrated Women written by Samuel G. Goodrich and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lives of Celebrated Women: By the Author of Peter Parley's Tales IT is an oft-quoted proposition of Rousseau, that the glory of woman lies in being unknown. If this be true, we shall deserve little credit for placing before the World these brief sketches of a few of the sex who have acquired celebrity among mankind. We are disposed to think, however, that the oracular Words of the Genevan philosopher - though they may coincide with the despotism of the lords of creation, who would arrogate, not merely the sceptre of power, but the trump of fame, entirely to them selves like most other oracles, are liable to many exceptions. It may indeed be true that the happiness of women is generally to be found in the quiet of the domestic circle 5 but that all, without distinction, should be confined to it, and that whenever one of the sex departs from it, she departs from her allotted sphere, is no more true than a similar prop osition would be of men. Elizabeth of England, though little to be esteemed as a woman, did as much credit to her sex as her father did to his 5 and while he enjoys the renow'n of having achieved the reformation in England, she is entitled to the, credit of having been not only his superior as a sovereign, but one of the greatest sovereigns that ever occupied a throne. J 0331 of Arc performed achievements for her country scarcely less than miraculous; and Hannah More afforded, by her pen, more efficient protection to the three kingdoms against the volcanic shock of the French revolution than the entire army and navy of Great Britain. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Group of Famous Women Stories of Their Lives Classic Reprint written by Edith Horton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-02 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Group of Famous Women Stories of Their Lives So difficult has it been for teachers to find brief, readable biographies of distinguished women to use in connection with their lessons in history and civics that they will wel come this interesting collection. It should help to make the girls in our American schools proud of their woman hood and it Should give them a strong desire to be worthy of belonging to the same class as this group of noble workers. Emma L. Johnston Principal Brooklyn Training School for Teachers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Our Famous Women written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Our Famous Women: An Authorized and Complete Record of the Lives and Deeds of Eminent Women of Our Times N these book-making days, a new volume of biography needs, perhaps, a word of intro duction to the kindly households wherein it seeks a welcome. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Memoirs of Celebrated Women Vol 2 of 2 Classic Reprint written by George Payne Rainsford James and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Memoirs of Celebrated Women, Vol. 2 of 2 Being early in life through his extravagance ia volved in debt, he was very solicitous of settling in Carolina, and for this purpose obtained the post of Viceroy of the American Islands; but, before leaving France, it having transpired that he had had some understanding with the English, of which the French court became cognizant, they not only immediately revoked his appointment, but deprived him also of the government of Maillezais, which he had till then enjoyed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Some Famous Women Classic Reprint written by Louise Creighton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-18 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Some Famous Women IN this little book I am going to tell you about some of the women who have been famous in the past. There are perhaps many names more famous than those I have chosen, but it was not always the best women who were the most talked about. In the past it was seldom that any woman, who was not a royal lady or some great aristocrat, became known to the world. In the early days of Christianity, many women suffered bravely for their faith, and later in the convents there were studious nuns who became known for their learning. In the account of St. Hilda you will read of one of the most famous of these. But most women were busy in keeping their houses, and had to do many things which no woman would dream of doing now. Cloth and linen had to be woven at home, simple medicines and ointments were made by the great ladies, who had often to act as doctors as well as nurses. Only few women had any book learning, and it was long before it was thought desirable for a woman to learn to writef When good schools were started for boys, few people thought it desirable to do anything for the education of girls. It was not till the nineteenth century that a change began, and that people as a rule began to think that, as girls had minds as well as boys, it was as well to give them the chance of learning. When you read about Mrs. Somerville, you will see how great was the change in her lifetime. No one troubled to teach her when she was a Child, but before her death the first colleges for women were founded at Cambridge. Joan of Kent is an example of the aimless life led by a great lady in the Middle Ages who was kindly and beloved, but did not know how to make her life of use to others. Margaret Beaumont was also a great lady and might have spent her days in pleasure, but the experiences of her life made her serious, and she used her life and her money in the service of others. Since their day, there have been many great ladies who have been like one or other of these two. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book Little Journeys to the Homes of Famous Women Classic Reprint written by Elbert Hubbard and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Little Journeys to the Homes of Famous Women When I was twelve years old my father transferred Ali Baba to the garden - and I did the chores around the house and barn for a dollar a week. From that day forward I earned every dollar that ever came to me 33 I fed the printing-press at four dollars a week. Then, when we purchased a gas-engine, I was promoted to be engineer, and given a pair of long overalls. Two or three years later I was moved into the General Office, where I opened mail and filled in orders. Again, I was promoted into the Private Office and permitted to sign my name under my Father's, on checks. (ll Then the responsibility of purchasing materials was given me. One time or another I have worked in every Department of the Roycroft Shops. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Famous Women of Yesterday and Today Classic Reprint written by Cornelia Spencer Love and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Famous Women of Yesterday and Today Mrs. Abraham Lincoln: a Study of Her Personality and Her Influence on Lincoln, by William A. Evans. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Memoirs of Celebrated Women Vol 1 of 2 Classic Reprint written by George Payne Rainsford James and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-26 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Memoirs of Celebrated Women, Vol. 1 of 2 That a female warrior, even inspired by enthusi astio love for her country, should perform deeds, of which the most celebrated generals of the age might have been proud, appears more like the fiction of the poet than a transaction in real life; yet such was the case with Joan of Arc. But, before we proceed to give a circumstantial detail of a life so extraordina ry, we must briefly notice the period of history at which she appeared. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book Portraits of Celebrated Women Classic Reprint written by Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-05 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Portraits of Celebrated Women IN preparing for publication a translation of a few of M. Sainte-beuve's celebrated essays, I can only hope that I have been able faithfully to transmit the author's thoug/it. The peculiar felicities of his man ner, the consummate finish of the original style, it were almost impossible to reproduce. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Famous Leaders Among Women Classic Reprint written by Sarah Knowles Bolton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-18 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Famous Leaders Among Women Phillips brooks said in an address before the Phillips Exeter Academy in 1893, Since the noblest life on earth is always human life, the literature which deals with human life must always be the noblest liter ature. And since the individual human life must always have a distinctness and interest which cannot belong to any of the groups of human lives, biography must always have a charm which no other kind of history can rival. I believe fully that the intrinsic life of any human being is so interesting, that if it can be simply and sympathetically put in words, it will be legitimately interesting to other men. I trust that the lives here sketched may be found interesting. Madame de Maintenon, with neither beauty nor youth, but with great intellectual power, was able to win and keep the love of a fickle king. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Famous Women written by Esther Singleton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-10 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Famous Women: As Described by Famous Writers After sovereigns, we come to a class who held power by deputy, as exemplified by Margaret Of Parma. Then fol lows that large and most important class Of queens Of the left hand, the Maintenons, Pompadours, etc. The women who held sway by intrigue or open exercise Of power in the Courts Of Charles II., and Louis XIV. And Louis XV. Naturally occupy a large place in this book. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Memorable Women written by Newton Crosland and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Memorable Women: The Story of Their Lives However imperfectly this work may have been performed, it has cost me some labor and trouble, not from the difficulty of finding materials, but of compress ing them into what I wished to be a clear and readable shape. In selecting lives for biographical condensation, I have not been guided by the admiration so commonly felt for those brilliant characters who have been re markable for merely intellectual qualifications and un profitable or injudicious heroisms: I have endeavored simply to set before the young women of the present day examples of wives and mothers who have done their duty under difficulties and temptations; and if in some cases genius has accompanied high moral endow ments, we have all the more reason to be gratified by the picture of combined excellence of heart and mind. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
