Historic Girls

Historic Girls

by Elbridge Streeter Brooks

This book presents twelve inspiring stories of real girls who have made significant contributions to history. From Joan of Arc to Anne Frank, these young women have shown courage, determination, and intelligence in the face of challenges. Their stories offer valuable lessons about leadership, resilience, and the power of believing in oneself.

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1: 01 - ZENOBIA OF PALMYRA: THE GIRL OF THE SYRIAN DESERT
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2: 02 - HELENA OF BRITAIN: THE GIRL OF THE ESSEX FELLS, part 1
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3: 03 - HELENA OF BRITAIN: THE GIRL OF THE ESSEX FELLS, part 2
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4: 04 - PULCHERIA OF CONSTANTINOPLE: THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN HORN
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5: 05 - CLOTILDA OF BURGUNDY: THE GIRL OF THE FRENCH VINEYARDS
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6: 06 - WOO OF HWANG-HO: THE GIRL OF THE YELLOW RIVER
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7: 07 - EDITH OF SCOTLAND: THE GIRL OF THE NORTHERN ABBEY
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8: 08 - JACQUELINE OF HOLLAND: THE GIRL OF THE LAND OF FOGS
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9: 09 - CATARINA OF VENICE: THE GIRL OF THE GRAND CANAL
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10: 10 - THERESA OF AVILA: THE GIRL OF THE SPANISH SIERRAS, part 1
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11: 11 - THERESA OF AVILA: THE GIRL OF THE SPANISH SIERRAS, part 2
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12: 12 - ELIZABETH OF TUDOR: THE GIRL OF THE HERTFORD MANOR
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13: 13 - CHRISTINA OF SWEDEN: THE GIRL OF THE NORTHERN FIORDS
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14: 14 - MA-TA-OKA OF POW-HA-TAN: THE GIRL OF THE VIRGINIA FORESTS
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