Fields of Victory

Fields of Victory PDF Author: Humphry Mrs. Ward
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151

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Book Description
This is a personal view of WWI, in particular the campaigns in France, told through the medium of personal letters written by the author. She had been requested by Theodore Roosevelt to write about the war so that people in America could understand what was happening in Britain. As a result she visited the trenches in France and this book is part of the result.

Fields of Victory

Fields of Victory PDF Author: Humphry Mrs. Ward
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151

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Book Description
This is a personal view of WWI, in particular the campaigns in France, told through the medium of personal letters written by the author. She had been requested by Theodore Roosevelt to write about the war so that people in America could understand what was happening in Britain. As a result she visited the trenches in France and this book is part of the result.

Towards the Goal

Towards the Goal PDF Author: Humphry Mrs. Ward
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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'Towards the Goal' is a non-fiction book penned by Mary Augusta Ward. This work is one of the three books that she wrote about World War I upon the request from former United States President Theodore Roosevelt. The books are intended to explain to Americans what was happening in Britain, and to gain first-hand knowledge about what was going on with the war, she directly visited the trenches on the Western Front.

Eleanor

Eleanor PDF Author: Mrs. Humphry Ward
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404

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'Eleanor' is a novel by Mrs. Humphry Ward that follows the story of a woman named Eleanor who believed she was going to marry her cousin, Manisty. As they worked together on a book about Italian politics and religion, their connection grew stronger. But when an American woman named Lucy captured Manisty's heart, Eleanor was left heartbroken and consumed by jealousy. Despite the political and social subtext surrounding church and state that is woven into the story, Eleanor's struggle with rejection and instability makes this a compelling read. With a surprising twist at the end, this novel offers a poignant portrayal of love, loss, and the human psyche.

The Woman They Could Not Silence

The Woman They Could Not Silence PDF Author: Kate Moore
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492696730
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 428

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From the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Radium Girls comes another dark and dramatic but ultimately uplifting tale of a forgotten woman whose inspirational journey sparked lasting change for women's rights and exposed injustices that still resonate today. "Moore has written a masterpiece of nonfiction."—Nathalia Holt, New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls 1860: As the clash between the states rolls slowly to a boil, Elizabeth Packard, housewife and mother of six, is facing her own battle. The enemy sits across the table and sleeps in the next room. Her husband of twenty-one years is plotting against her because he feels increasingly threatened—by Elizabeth's intellect, independence, and unwillingness to stifle her own thoughts. So Theophilus makes a plan to put his wife back in her place. One summer morning, he has her committed to an insane asylum. The horrific conditions inside the Illinois State Hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois, are overseen by Dr. Andrew McFarland, a man who will prove to be even more dangerous to Elizabeth than her traitorous husband. But most disturbing is that Elizabeth is not the only sane woman confined to the institution. There are many rational women on her ward who tell the same story: they've been committed not because they need medical treatment, but to keep them in line—conveniently labeled "crazy" so their voices are ignored. No one is willing to fight for their freedom and, disenfranchised both by gender and the stigma of their supposed madness, they cannot possibly fight for themselves. But Elizabeth is about to discover that the merit of losing everything is that you then have nothing to lose... Bestselling author Kate Moore brings her sparkling narrative voice to The Woman They Could Not Silence, an unputdownable story of the forgotten woman who courageously fought for her own freedom—and in so doing freed millions more. Elizabeth's refusal to be silenced and her ceaseless quest for justice not only challenged the medical science of the day, and led to a giant leap forward in human rights, it also showcased the most salutary lesson: sometimes, the greatest heroes we have are those inside ourselves. "The Woman They Could Not Silence is a remarkable story of perseverance in an unjust and hostile world."—Susannah Cahalan, New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire

Elizabeth's Rival

Elizabeth's Rival PDF Author: Nicola Tallis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681777142
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 393

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A kinswoman to Elizabeth I, Lettice Knollys had begun the Queen’s glittering reign basking in favor and success. It was an honor that she would enjoy for two decades. However, on the morning of September 21st, 1578, Lettice made a fateful decision. When the Queen learned of it, the consequences were swift. Lettice had dared to marry without the Queen’s consent. But worse, her new husband was Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, the Queen’s favorite and one-time suitor.Though she would not marry him herself, Elizabeth was fiercely jealous of any woman who showed an interest in Leicester. Knowing that she would likely earn the Queen’s enmity, Lettice married Leicester in secret, leading to her permanent banishment from court. Elizabeth never forgave the new Countess for what she perceived to be a devastating betrayal, and Lettice permanently forfeited her favor. She had become not just Queen Elizabeth’s adversary. She was her rival. But the Countess’ story does not end there. Surviving the death of two husbands and navigating the courts of three very different monarchs: Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Charles I, Lettice’s story offers an extraordinary and intimate perspective on the world she lived in.

I Am Who I Am

I Am Who I Am PDF Author: Kenneth Walden
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098031776
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 265

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Book Description
This biography is dedicated to my grandmother, without whose teaching I would not be here. Also, my family, especially my grandchildren, who I feel should have firsthand knowledge of their grandfather's life. A special thanks to both my brother Robert Walden, who pushed me for years to write this book, and to Karmai Alexander, who guided me and put up with my being so impatient, finding time while she was busy creating artwork that needed concentration. Without these two people, this book would not have been written.

Lady Connie

Lady Connie PDF Author: Humphry Mrs. Ward
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323

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'Lady Connie' is a romantic novel written by Mrs. Humphry Ward. Our protagonist, Lady Connie, is a wealthy 20-year-old orphan, who stands on the brink of inheriting her vast fortune at the young age of 25. But her path to riches is fraught with obstacles, as her mother's brother, the struggling Professor Hooper of Oxford, has been appointed her guardian. The Hooper household, filled with envy and resentment, is a far cry from the aristocratic circles in which Connie was raised. Fluent in Italian and French, and well-connected among the upper echelons of society, Connie is blind to the jealousy that surrounds her. As she navigates the treacherous waters of Oxford society, Connie is courted by a host of eligible bachelors, from the wealthy and arrogant to the decent but impoverished. But with so many suitors vying for her hand, the question remains: whom will she ultimately choose to marry?

Robert Elsmere

Robert Elsmere PDF Author: Mrs. Humphry Ward
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 744

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"Robert Elsmere" by Mrs. Humphry Ward. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Novel Histories

Novel Histories PDF Author: Lisa Kasmer
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson
ISBN: 1611474965
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 199

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Book Description
Novel Histories: British Women Writing History, 1760–1830 argues that British women’s history and historical fiction in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries changed not only the shape but also the political significance of women’s writing. At a time when women’s participation in the republic of letters was both celebrated and reviled, these authors took cues from developments that revolutionized British history writing to push the limits of narrated history to respond to contemporary national politics. Through an examination of the conventions of historical and literary genres; historiography during the period; and the gendering of civic and literary roles, this study shows not only a social, political, and literary lineage among women’s history writing and fiction but also among women’s writing and the writing of history.

Lady Rose's Daughter

Lady Rose's Daughter PDF Author: Mrs. Humphry Ward
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368

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Lady Rose's Daughter is a novel by Mary Augusta Ward. After her parents' deaths, Julie LeBreton returns to England as a lady's companion, but is accused of being power-hungry, scheming vixen.