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Ten Girls from History

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The volume collects ten concise biographical sketches of girls from various historical periods whose youthful courage or achievement distinguished them. Each chapter traces a girl's early life and notable deeds—ranging from a rural girl who attains military leadership to a princess in childhood, a patriotic young woman, and figures remembered for daring defense, musical talent, or political prominence—while stressing factual accuracy and personal character. Aimed at young readers, the pieces emphasize formative experiences, moral qualities, and the key events that shaped each girl's reputation.

Brave little Adrienne—the pages of history are filled with the noble deeds of that husband who so early in life took up the cause of American liberty, and so valiantly fought for it, but who dares say that your name too should not be honoured with his, by every true American, because of your loving thoughts, your prayers and hopes which, winging their way across the ocean, inspired the young French patriot to all that was finest in his achievement!

 


 

Transcriber's Note:

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