Ten Girls from History

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Ten Girls from History

by Kate Dickinson Sweetser

EN·~5 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total

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TEN GIRLS fromHISTORY - BY - Kate Dickinson Sweetser

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ILLUSTRATIONS

0:08

PREFACE

0:36

TEN GIRLS FROM HISTORY

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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
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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

May 13, 2010

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Kate Dickinson Sweetser

Kate Dickinson Sweetser

1870–1939

Best remembered for turning history and classic literature into lively books for young readers, this American writer had a gift for making big names and old stories feel approachable. Her work ranged from juvenile fiction to biographical and literary compilations that were widely read in the early 20th century.

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