Historic Girls: Stories Of Girls Who Have Influenced The History Of Their Times

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Historic Girls: Stories Of Girls Who Have Influenced The History Of Their Times

by Elbridge S. (Elbridge Streeter) Brooks

EN·~4 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

Elbridge S. (Elbridge Streeter) Brooks

Elbridge S. (Elbridge Streeter) Brooks

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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