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Title: Historic Girlhoods, Part One
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Saint Catherine, the girl of Siena -- Joan of Arc, the girl of Domremy -- Vittoria Colonna, the girl of Ischia -- Catherine de' Medici, the girl of mediæval Italy -- Lady Jane Grey, the girl of Tudor England -- Mary Queen of Scots, the girl of the French court -- Pocahontas, the girl of the Virginia woods -- Priscilla Alden, the girl of Plymouth -- Catherine the Great, the girl of Stettin -- Fanny Burney, the girl of London.
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Summary: "Historic Girlhoods, Part One" by Rupert Sargent Holland is a collection of historical accounts written in the early 20th century. This work showcases the lives of remarkable young women throughout history, focusing on figures such as Saint Catherine, Joan of Arc, and Vittoria Colonna, offering insights into their formative experiences and contributions to society. The opening of the book introduces Saint Catherine, detailing her early life in Siena, Italy. The narrative explores her profound spiritual experiences, including a vision of Christ and saints, which leads her to pursue a life devoted to faith and service. As she navigates familial expectations, childhood hardships, and her desire for a convent life, her determination to fulfill her calling becomes evident. The text sets the stage for Catherine's transformation from a devoted young girl to a significant religious figure, hinting at her future influence and the remarkable journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holland, Rupert Sargent, 1878-1952
EBook No.: 43538
Published: Aug 22, 2013
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Historic Girlhoods, Part One
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Saint Catherine, the girl of Siena -- Joan of Arc, the girl of Domremy -- Vittoria Colonna, the girl of Ischia -- Catherine de' Medici, the girl of mediæval Italy -- Lady Jane Grey, the girl of Tudor England -- Mary Queen of Scots, the girl of the French court -- Pocahontas, the girl of the Virginia woods -- Priscilla Alden, the girl of Plymouth -- Catherine the Great, the girl of Stettin -- Fanny Burney, the girl of London.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Historic Girlhoods, Part One" by Rupert Sargent Holland is a collection of historical accounts written in the early 20th century. This work showcases the lives of remarkable young women throughout history, focusing on figures such as Saint Catherine, Joan of Arc, and Vittoria Colonna, offering insights into their formative experiences and contributions to society. The opening of the book introduces Saint Catherine, detailing her early life in Siena, Italy. The narrative explores her profound spiritual experiences, including a vision of Christ and saints, which leads her to pursue a life devoted to faith and service. As she navigates familial expectations, childhood hardships, and her desire for a convent life, her determination to fulfill her calling becomes evident. The text sets the stage for Catherine's transformation from a devoted young girl to a significant religious figure, hinting at her future influence and the remarkable journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holland, Rupert Sargent, 1878-1952
EBook No.: 43538
Published: Aug 22, 2013
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.