Author: Henry Clay WatsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Women
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Heroic Women of History: Comprising Some of the Most Remarkable Examples of Female Courage, Disinterestedness, and Self-sacrifice, of Ancient and Modern Times
Author: Henry Clay WatsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Women
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Famous Women
Author: Giovanni BoccaccioPublisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674011304
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Giovanni Boccaccio devoted the last decades of his life to compiling encyclopedic works in Latin. Among them is this text, the first collection of biographies in Western literature devoted to women.
Four Faces of Femininity
Author: Barbara McNallyPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1631528858
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Four Faces of Femininity tells the story of remarkable women who, through their creativity, passion, intelligence, and sheer determination, have left an indelible mark on the history of humankind. The book is divided into four sections, with figures placed in Mother, Lover, Warrior, or Sage. Accessible, informative, and uplifting, Four Faces of Femininity explores the many ways in which women have changed the course of history—and demonstrates how crucial it is that women from every background be provided with role models that inspire. The book includes questions for exploration to help modern multifaceted women see these qualities in themselves and balance them to lead a fuller life.
The Great Deeds of Heroic Women
Author: Henry Maurice SaxbyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780855749385
Category : Heroines in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Stories for young and old with dramatic illustrations about 25 women from the history and legends of Greece, China, Israel, Arabia, Britain, Europe and the Amerindians. The heroines, rulers, holy women, courageous survivors, enchantresses and goddesses include Pocahontas, Boadicea, Hildegard of Bingen, Atalanta, Scheherazade, Guanyin and Aphrodite. By the author of the 'History of Australian Children's Literature' and illustrated by the winner of the 1986 Hans Christian Andersen Illustration Award. With an introduction, bibliography and an index.
Heroic Women of History
Author: 100 Most Important Women of the 20th Century
Author: Kevin MarkeyPublisher: Meredith Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
This photo-filled celebration of extraordinary 20th-century women highlights women's contributions in politics, child care, science, education, athletics, literature, entertainment, art, and more. 200+ photos. **Barbara Walters is hosting a 90-minute TV special based on " Ladies' Home Journal's" list of the 20th-century's most important women on Friday, April 30, 1999, at 9:30 PM, Eastern Daylight Time on ABC-TV. The special will include Barbara's interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, and Gloria Steinem.
Almost Famous Women
Author: Megan Mayhew BergmanPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476786569
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Nearly every story in this collection is based on a woman who attained some celebrity, from Lord Byron's illegitimate daughter, Allegra, to Oscar Wilde's troubled niece, Dolly.
Heroic Women of History
Author: Henry Clay WatsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Women
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Life Stories of 100 Famous Women
Author: Susan E. EdgarPublisher:
ISBN: 9781561569793
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
Author: Mary WollstonecraftPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486115542
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
In an era of revolutions demanding greater liberties for mankind, Mary Wollstonecraft (1759–1797) was an ardent feminist who spoke eloquently for countless women of her time.