Brave Women: Who Have Been Distinguished For Heroic Actions And Noble Virtues (1875)

By Joseph Johnson

Book Overview

Brave Women: Who Have Been Distinguished For Heroic Actions And Noble Virtues is a book written by Joseph Johnson in 1875. The book is a compilation of stories of women who have demonstrated exceptional bravery and virtues in their lives. The stories cover a wide range of time periods, from ancient times to the 19th century, and include women from various countries and cultures. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different woman and her story. The women featured in the book come from all walks of life, including queens, warriors, activists, and ordinary women who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities. Some of the women featured in the book include Joan of Arc, who led the French army to victory during the Hundred Years' War; Florence Nightingale, who revolutionized nursing during the Crimean War; and Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and went on to lead others to freedom through the Underground Railroad. The book also includes lesser-known women, such as Mary Slessor, a Scottish missionary who worked in Africa, and Maria W. Stewart, an African American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Brave Women: Who Have Been Distinguished For Heroic Actions And Noble Virtues is a tribute to the strength and resilience of women throughout history. It is a reminder that women have played a vital role in shaping the world we live in today and that their stories deserve to be told and celebrated.Who Have Exhibited Fearless Courage, Stout Hearts, And Intrepid Resolve.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120166365
• ISBN13: 9781120166364
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"