Ten American Girls From History (1917)

Ten American Girls From History is a historical non-fiction book written by Kate Dickinson Sweetser and published in 1917. The book introduces ten remarkable American girls who made significant contributions to American history. The girls come from different backgrounds and time periods and each one has a unique story to tell. The book covers the lives of Pocahontas, Priscilla Mullins, Mercy Warren, Molly Pitcher, Peggy Shippen, Dolly Madison, Elizabeth Van Lew, Clara Barton, Louisa May Alcott, and Helen Keller. The author provides a detailed account of each girl's life, highlighting their achievements and struggles. She also explores the social and cultural context of their time period, giving readers a better understanding of the challenges these girls faced. The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. Ten American Girls From History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, particularly the contributions of women. The book is a celebration of the courage, resilience, and determination of these remarkable girls and their impact on American society.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.