
audiobook
by Elbridge S. (Elbridge Streeter) Brooks
HISTORIC GIRLS - Stories Of Girls Who Have Influenced The History Of Their Times
By E. S. Brooks
PREFACE.
ZENOBIA OF PALMYRA: THE GIRL OF THE SYRIAN DESERT. - [Afterward known as “Zenobia Augusta, Queen of the East.”] A.D. 250.
HELENA OF BRITAIN: THE GIRL OF THE ESSEX FELLS. - (Afterward known as “St. Helena,” the mother of Constantine.) A.D. 255.
PULCHERIA of CONSTANTINOPLE: THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN HORN - (Afterward known as “Pulcheria Augusta, Empress of the East.”) A.D. 413.
CLOTILDA OF BURGANDY: THE GIRL OF THE FRENCH VINYARDS
WOO OF HWANG-HO.: THE GIRL OF THE YELLOW RIVER. - (Afterwards the Great Empress Woo of China.) A.D. 635.
EDITH OF SCOTLAND.: THE GIRL OF THE NORMAN ABBEY. - (Afterward known as the “Good Queen Maud” of England.) A.D. 1093.
JACQUELINE OF HOLLAND: THE GIRL OF THE LAND OF FOGS, A.D. 1414.
In this lively anthology, readers travel through time to meet young women whose courage, wit, and determination left a mark on history long before they reached adulthood. From ancient queens to daring pioneers, each portrait shows how girls, despite the constraints of their eras, shaped politics, art, and society. The stories are told with a warmth that highlights both the mischief and tenderness that define girlhood, reminding modern listeners that the spirit of curiosity and bravery is timeless.
Among the tales is the unforgettable account of a twelve‑year‑old girl in the desert city of Palmyra who would later become the famed Queen Zenobia, leading her people against the Roman Empire. Other chapters follow a medieval heroine who defied convention to protect her village, and a nineteenth‑century inventor whose ideas sparked change. Together they offer lessons in resilience and imagination, encouraging today’s listeners to see history through the eyes of its youngest influencers.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (255K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
Release date
1998-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1846–1902
Best known for lively books for young readers, this American writer and editor turned history and patriotism into brisk, accessible stories. Writing as Elbridge S. Brooks, he produced a large body of fiction and nonfiction for children in the late 19th century.
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