Author: Parkman, Mary Rosetta
Synopsis:
'Heroines of Service: Mary Lyon, Alice Freeman Palmer, Clara Barton, Frances Willard, Julia Ward Howe, Anna Shaw, Mary Antin, Alice C. Fletcher, Mary Slessor of Calabar, Madame Curie, Jane Addams' by Mary Rosetta Parkman is a captivating collection of biographical sketches that highlights the extraordinary lives and achievements of eleven remarkable women. From trailblazing educators and social reformers to pioneering scientists and humanitarians, this book delves into the inspiring stories of Mary Lyon, Alice Freeman Palmer, Clara Barton, Frances Willard, Julia Ward Howe, Anna Shaw, Mary Antin, Alice C. Fletcher, Mary Slessor of Calabar, Madame Curie, and Jane Addams. Each chapter offers a glimpse into the challenges they faced, the impact they made, and the legacies they left behind.
Genres: Biography, History, Women's Studies
Themes: Female empowerment, Social reform, Education, Science and discovery, Humanitarianism
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