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A biographical account of the life and work of Dorothea Beale, founder of the Cheltenham Ladies' College and a pioneer in women's education.

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A biographical account of the life and work of Dorothea Beale, founder of the Cheltenham Ladies' College and a pioneer in women's education.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we... Read Full Overview

"Dorothea Beale of Cheltenham" recounts the remarkable life and career of a pioneering figure in Victorian England. Elizabeth Raikes's biography explores the contributions of Dorothea Beale, the influential founder of Cheltenham Ladies' College, to the advancement of female... Read Full Overview

"Dorothea Beale of Cheltenham" recounts the remarkable life and career of a pioneering figure in Victorian England. Elizabeth Raikes's biography explores the contributions of Dorothea Beale, the influential founder of Cheltenham Ladies' College, to the advancement of female... Read Full Overview

Discover the inspiring journey of Dorothea Beale, a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate whose legacy shaped the future of women's education in the Victorian era. This remarkable biography, now republished by Alpha Editions after decades of being out of print, invites... Read Full Overview