Heroines of Service by Mary Rosetta Parkman
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| Author | Parkman, Mary Rosetta, 1875-1941 |
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| Title |
Heroines of Service
Mary Lyon, Alice Freeman Palmer, Clara Barton, Frances Willard, Julia Ward Howe, Anna Shaw, Mary Antin, Alice C. Fletcher, Mary Slessor of Calabar, Madame Curie, Jane Addams |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Mary Lyon -- Alice Freeman Palmer -- Clara Barton -- Frances E. Willard -- Julia Ward Howe -- Anna Howard Shaw -- Mary Antin -- Alice C. Fletcher -- Mary Slessor -- Madame Sklodowska Curie -- Jane Addams. |
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| Summary | "Heroines of Service" by Mary Rosetta Parkman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book celebrates the lives and contributions of notable women who dedicated themselves to various forms of public service, illuminating how their nurturing qualities and determination helped foster significant societal changes. Figures like Mary Lyon, Clara Barton, and Frances Willard are among those profiled, showcasing their commitment to education, healthcare, and social reform. The opening of this work introduces the overarching theme of women's roles in society, emphasizing a shift from traditional domestic responsibilities to broader social contributions. It recounts the historical context in which women like Mary Lyon emerged, from farming backgrounds to becoming educators and pioneers for women's rights. Through anecdotes and reflections, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the lives of these heroines, highlighting their struggles and achievements as they transformed their maternal instincts into impactful service for their communities and the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Women -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42451 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 156 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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