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TEN GIRLS fromHISTORY - BY - Kate Dickinson Sweetser
ILLUSTRATIONS
PREFACE
TEN GIRLS FROM HISTORY
JEANNE D'ARC: - The Maid of France
VICTORIA: - A Girl Queen of England
SALLY WISTER: - A Girl of the American Revolution
COFACHIQUI: - An Indian Princess of Historic Legend
JENNY LIND: - The Swedish Nightingale
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.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (331K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-05-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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