Historic Girlhoods (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Childhood of the Influential Women from the PastBy Rupert Sargent Holland
Length4h 19m
About this audiobook
Historic Girlhoods presents a series of biographical portraits that recover the formative years of notable women from history, treating childhood not as mere prelude but as the seedbed of character, courage, intellect, and public destiny. Written in the polished, instructive style of early twentieth-century juvenile history, the book combines anecdotal narrative with moral reflection, placing its subjects within a tradition of exemplary lives meant to educate as well as entertain. Its prose is accessible yet dignified, reflecting an era when historical writing for young readers sought to cultivate imagination, patriotism, and ethical seriousness. Rupert Sargent Holland was an American author and historian whose career was marked by a sustained commitment to making the past vivid for younger audiences. Educated in the literary and civic traditions of his time, he wrote numerous works of historical biography and adventure, often emphasizing the decisive experiences of youth. Historic Girlhoods naturally extends this project, suggesting that the lives of distinguished women can be understood through early discipline, aspiration, and circumstance. This book is recommended for readers interested in women's history, classic juvenile literature, and the evolution of biographical writing. It offers both historical insight and a revealing glimpse into the educational ideals of its period.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length4 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 11, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1LOUISA MAY ALCOTT Ultimate Collection: 16 Novels & 150+ Short Stories, Plays and Poems (Illustrated)
7VI. Mary Queen of Scots: The Girl of the French Court
2I. St. Catherine: The Girl of Siena
8VII. Pocahontas: The Girl of the Virginia Woods
3II. Joan of Arc: The Girl of Domremy
9VIII. Priscilla Alden: The Girl of Plymouth
4III. Vittoria Colonna: The Girl of Ischia
10IX. Catherine the Great: The Girl of Stettin
5IV. Catherine de' Medici: The Girl of Mediæval Italy
11X. Fanny Burney: The Girl of London
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6V. Lady Jane Grey: The Girl of Tudor England
12Memorable Quotes
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