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Lives Of Celebrated Women
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Author : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1860
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Author : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2020-09-28
Lives Of Celebrated Women written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-28 with Women categories.
It is an oft-quoted proposition of Rousseau, that “the glory of woman lies in being unknown.” If this be true, we shall deserve little credit for placing before the world these brief sketches of a few of the sex who have acquired celebrity among mankind. We are disposed to think, however, that the oracular words of the Genevan philosopher—though they may coincide with the despotism of the lords of creation, who would arrogate, not merely the sceptre of power, but the trump of fame, entirely to themselves—like most other oracles, are liable to many exceptions. It may indeed be true that the happiness of women is generally to be found in the quiet of the domestic circle; but that all, without distinction, should be confined to it, and that whenever one of the sex departs from it, she departs from her allotted sphere, is no more true than a similar proposition would be of men. Elizabeth of England, though little to be esteemed as a woman, did as much credit to her sex as her father did to his; and while he enjoys the renown of having achieved the reformation in England, she is entitled to the credit of having been not only his superior as a sovereign, but one of the greatest sovereigns that ever occupied a throne. Joan of Arc performed achievements for her country scarcely less than miraculous; and Hannah More afforded, by her pen, more efficient protection to the three kingdoms against the volcanic shock of the French revolution than the entire army and navy of Great Britain. Will any one pretend that these persons would have better fulfilled their destiny, if confined to the quiet precincts of the fireside? If woman is only to be a housewife, why are gifts bestowed upon her, that make her often the rival, and sometimes the master, of the other sex, even in 6 the higher walks of ambition? Was Sappho’s harp, the mere echo of which has thrilled upon the ear of nearly thirty centuries, given only to be touched in the secluded harem of some Lesbian lord? Why had Sévigné such a magic pen, Roland so noble and dauntless a soul, the maid of Saragossa a patriotism so inspired and inspiring, if they were designed by their Creator only to preside over the nursery, the dairy, and the kitchen? If women are created but to attend to the comforts of the other sex at home, why are such spirits as those of the lovely and lamented Davidsons ever formed—spirits bursting with music and poetry, like the Eolian string, that gives forth its unbidden melody, only because God made it so? Was Mrs. Hemans designed but to serve her surly and unappreciating lord? Are Lady Montagu, Mrs. Barbauld, Madame de Stael, Miss Edgeworth, Miss Sedgwick, Hannah More, Mrs. Sigourney,—who must be regarded as among the most efficient civilizers of modern times,—to be set down as violators of a great law which should govern woman’s destiny? In short, shall we, in Christian countries, who make it our boast that we have elevated woman to free companionship with man, still look backward, return to the selfish philosophy of the Turk, shut woman up in the harem, and gloss over our despotism by quotations from the Swiss Diogenes?
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Author : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-05-18
Lives Of Celebrated Women Classic Reprint written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-18 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Excerpt from Lives of Celebrated Women IT is an oft-quoted proposition of Rousseau that the glory of woman lies in being unknown. If this be true, we shall deserve little credit for placing before the world these bnef sketches of a few of the sex who have acquired celebrity among mankind. We are disposed to think, however, that the oracular words of the Genevan philosopher though they may coincide with the despotism of the lords of creation, who would arrogate, not merely the sceptre of power, but the trump of fame, entirely to them selves like most other oracles, are liable to many exceptions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Lives Of Celebrated Women
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Author : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-15
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Lives Of Celebrated Women Illustrated Edition
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Author : Anonymous
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
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First published in 1844. By the author of "Peter Parley's Tales".
The Lives Of Celebrated Women
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Author : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-04-06
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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
Lives Of Celebrated Women
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Author : Samuel G. Goodrich
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-12-24
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Lives of Celebrated Women
Lives Of Celebrated Women
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Author : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-09-02
Lives Of Celebrated Women written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-02 with categories.
It may indeed be true that the happiness of women is generally to be found in the quiet of the domestic circle ; but that all, without distinction, should be confined to it, and that whenever one of the sex departs from it.CONTENTSLucretia and Margaret Davidson -- Mrs. Adams -- Mrs. Washington -- Madame de Stael -- Lady Hester Stanhope -- Hannah More -- Mrs. Barbauld -- Madame de Genlis -- Josephine -- Marie Antoinette -- Madame Roland -- Madame de Sévigné -- Mary, Queen of Scots -- Elizabeth, Queen of England -- Isabella of Spain -- Joan of Arc.
Lives Of Celebrated Women
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Author : Samuel G. Goodrich
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-12-20
Lives Of Celebrated Women written by Samuel G. Goodrich and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-20 with Fiction categories.
'Lives of Celebrated Women' by Samuel G. Goodrich is a collection of biographies that challenges the notion that a woman's destiny is limited to the domestic sphere. Goodrich profiles women whose endowments and achievements allowed them to exert a happy influence on mankind at large during his time, including Joan of Arc, Marie Antoinette, and Mary Queen of Scots. While acknowledging the value of a quiet domestic career for many women, Goodrich insists that those with exceptional abilities should be free to pursue their potential in any field, just as men are.
Lives Of Celebrated Women
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Author : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1844
Lives Of Celebrated Women written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1844 with Queens categories.