Heroines Of Service: Mary Lyon, Alice Freeman Palmer, Clara Barton, Frances Willard, Julia Ward Howe

Heroines of Service is a book written by Mary Rosetta Parkman and published in 1917. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of women who made significant contributions to American society through their service and leadership. The heroines featured in this book include Mary Lyon, the founder of Mount Holyoke College; Alice Freeman Palmer, the first female president of Wellesley College; Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross; Frances Willard, the president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union; and Julia Ward Howe, the author of ""The Battle Hymn of the Republic"" and a women's rights activist. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and achievements of these women, highlighting their dedication, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Through their stories, Parkman celebrates the role of women in shaping American history and encourages readers to follow in their footsteps. Overall, Heroines of Service is a compelling and inspiring tribute to the women who have made a lasting impact on American society.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.