Ten Girls from History

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Ten Girls from History

by Kate Dickinson Sweetser

EN·~5 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total

E-text prepared by Emmy, D Alexander,

0:08

TEN GIRLS fromHISTORY - BY - Kate Dickinson Sweetser

0:46

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:08

PREFACE

0:36

TEN GIRLS FROM HISTORY

0:01

JEANNE D'ARC: - The Maid of France

51:35

VICTORIA: - A Girl Queen of England

41:11

SALLY WISTER: - A Girl of the American Revolution

31:20

COFACHIQUI: - An Indian Princess of Historic Legend

33:17

JENNY LIND: - The Swedish Nightingale

19:56

Description

Across centuries and continents this collection brings listeners into the youthful lives of ten remarkable girls whose courage left a lasting imprint on history. From the village of Domrémy where a shepherdess dreamed of armies and destiny, to the regal halls where a future queen learned the weight of a crown, each portrait captures a moment when ordinary childhood gave way to extraordinary purpose. The narratives stay close to the facts, offering vivid snapshots that invite curiosity without sacrificing accuracy.

Readers will meet a spirited American Revolutionary diarist, an Indian princess whose legend still echoes in folklore, the Swedish nightingale whose voice captivated Europe, and a teenage planter navigating colonial economics, among others. Their stories are woven with enough detail to feel immediate yet brief enough to serve as a springboard into deeper study. Listening to these concise biographies feels like stepping into a living museum where young ambition and bravery illuminate the past.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (331K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-05-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Kate Dickinson Sweetser

Kate Dickinson Sweetser

1870–1939

Best known for lively retellings and history-themed books for young readers, this early 20th-century American writer helped make classic literature and famous lives feel approachable. Her work often blended storytelling with a clear educational purpose, especially in collections about notable boys and girls from history and fiction.

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