Download or read book The Sewing Girl s Tale written by John Wood Sweet and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Editors’ Choice Winner of the Bancroft Prize Winner of the Francis Parkman Prize Winner of the Gotham Book Prize Winner of the New York Society Library's New York City Book Award Journal of the American Revolution Book of the Year Winner of the David J. Langum, Sr. Prize in American Legal History A riveting Revolutionary Era drama of the first published rape trial in American history and its long, shattering aftermath, revealing how much has changed over two centuries—and how much has not On a moonless night in the summer of 1793 a crime was committed in the back room of a New York brothel—the kind of crime that even victims usually kept secret. Instead, seventeen-year-old seamstress Lanah Sawyer did what virtually no one in US history had done before: she charged a gentleman with rape. Her accusation sparked a raw courtroom drama and a relentless struggle for vindication that threatened both Lanah’s and her assailant’s lives. The trial exposed a predatory sexual underworld, sparked riots in the streets, and ignited a vigorous debate about class privilege and sexual double standards. The ongoing conflict attracted the nation’s top lawyers, including Alexander Hamilton, and shaped the development of American law. The crime and its consequences became a kind of parable about the power of seduction and the limits of justice. Eventually, Lanah Sawyer did succeed in holding her assailant accountable—but at a terrible cost to herself. Based on rigorous historical detective work, this book takes us from a chance encounter in the street into the sanctuaries of the city’s elite, the shadows of its brothels, and the despair of its debtors’ prison. The Sewing Girl's Tale shows that if our laws and our culture were changed by a persistent young woman and the power of words two hundred years ago, they can be changed again. Includes photographs
Download or read book The Mary Frances Sewing Book Or Adventures Among the Thimble People written by Jane Eayre Fryer and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-11-10 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Boys and Girls Bookshelf Historic tales and golden deeds part 1 2 written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Folk Tales for Fearless Girls written by Samantha Newman and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the heroines who take charge of their own destinies ... This beautifully illustrated book retells an inspiring collection of 15 traditional stories from around the world. The classic folk tales feature bold, stereotype-defying young women who strike out with courage, and provide wonderful role models for young readers. Each tale is brought to life by the mesmerising full-colour artwork of award-winning illustrator Khoa Le. A perfect gift for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.
Download or read book Ling Bank Cottage a Tale for Working Girls written by Ling Bank Cottage and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book J Shutong Fairy Tales Vol 6 Girls and Women written by 梁庭嘉 and published by J.SHUTONG. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight Chinese classic stories and two folk stories about girls and women. 1.River Snail Woman by Author Unknown – China Folk story 2.Huang E by Author Unknown – China Folk story 3.Tiger Grandma by 黄承增 (Qing Dynasty People) 4.Resurrection by 干宝 ( ? ~ 336 ) 5. Birdy Lady by 郭璞 (276~324) 6.Snake Killer by 干宝 ( ?~336) 7.The Woman in the Painting by 李昉 (Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms People) 8.Smart Maid by 洪迈 (1123~1202) 9.Witch Maid by 张荐 ( 744 ~ 804) 10.Furry Woman by 陈鼎 (Qing Dynasty People)
Download or read book Books for Boys and Girls written by Bertha E. Mahony and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Schoolmaster s Stories for Boys and Girls written by Edward Eggleston and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-08-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.
Download or read book Stories for Our Girls written by Mary Elizabeth Townsend and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nine Girls No Boys Stories Of Life In Rural Virginia written by Daphne Harris Dews and published by BookLocker.com, Inc. . This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine Girls, No Boys is a collection of true stories of a family in rural Virginia—Daddy, Mama and nine children. All girls. No boys. For young Black parents trying to rear a large family in the 40s, 50s and 60s, there were tough times with years of struggle. Stories are funny, sad, depressing as well as triumphant. Being sharecroppers, the family deals with sub-standard farmhouses and landowners who are difficult. Moves from one farm to another take place as the family continues to grow. Daddy and Mama yearn for a home of their own. When Daddy gets his first tractor he has farmed so long with mules he uses the same commands to try to stop the tractor. He has to learn that saying “whoa” doesn’t work with the tractor. The brake has to be applied instead. Choosing appropriate names for the girls becomes an ordeal. With the assistance of relatives and older ladies in the community, some of the names chosen cause much ridicule and anguish for the girls. Having one car to transport a family of eleven provides interesting episodes. A door that swings open when Daddy makes turns while driving the car endangers the family. Holes in the floorboard of the car are hazardous as well as convenient at times. The family has its share of emergencies. Daddy’s controlled burning gets out of control, and endangers the farm and the entire community. One child swallows an object and has to seek medical attention. Another is burned badly as her clothes catch fire while she tries to stay warm in the poorly heated farmhouse. Segregated two-room schools with long distances to walk impact the girls’ educational opportunities and school attendance. Having to help Daddy with farm chores also makes attending school difficult. Teenage years and dating provide interesting reading. Mama and Daddy try to ensure that their girls grow up to be respectful young ladies by trying to enforce unorthodox rules. Perseverance, determination and hard work are evident as the family’s journey unfolds and the fate of Daddy, Mama and the nine girls is revealed.
Download or read book Fireside Stories for Girls in Their Teens written by Mrs. Margaret (White) Eggleston and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stories for Girls written by Igloo Books and published by Igloo Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of original stories about adventure and friendship. Little ones will love these charming tales filled with princesses, magical dolls, friendly pet dragons, performing ponies, fairies and more. This is a collection that children everywhere are sure to treasure forever.
Download or read book Miss Grantley s girls and the stories she told them written by Thomas Archer (historical writer.) and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stories for Our Girls Second Series written by Mary Elizabeth Townsend and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
