Heroines Of Service - Mary Rosetta Parkman - Bog

""Heroines of Service"" is a biographical book written by Mary Rosetta Parkman in 1917. The book features the stories of several women who have dedicated their lives to public service and have made significant contributions to their respective fields. The women included in the book are Mary Lyon, Alice Freeman Palmer, Clara Barton, Frances Willard, Julia Ward Howe, and others.The book begins with the life of Mary Lyon, the founder of Mount Holyoke College, who dedicated her life to educating young women. It then moves on to Alice Freeman Palmer, who was the first female president of Wellesley College and a prominent advocate for women's education. Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, is also featured in the book, along with Frances Willard, who was a leader in the temperance movement.The book also includes the story of Julia Ward Howe, a writer, and activist who is best known for writing ""The Battle Hymn of the Republic."" Other women featured in the book include Dorothea Dix, who worked to improve conditions for the mentally ill, and Mary Livermore, who was a prominent suffragist and women's rights activist.Throughout the book, Parkman highlights the challenges and obstacles these women faced in their pursuit of public service and how they overcame them. She also explores the impact these women had on society and how their work continues to inspire others today.Overall, ""Heroines of Service"" is a compelling and inspiring book that celebrates the lives and achievements of some of the most influential women in American history.Also Included: Anna Shaw, Mary Antin, Alice C. Fletcher, Mary Slessor Of Calabar, Madame Curie, Jane Addams.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.