
audiobook
by Elbridge S. (Elbridge Streeter) Brooks
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 remembered for lively historical books for young readers, this prolific American writer and editor turned patriotism, adventure, and biography into stories meant to spark curiosity. He also moved through Boston and New York literary circles as a critic and magazine man.
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