02434cam a22003373u 4500 60064 UtSlPG 20260610134402.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 84165844 UtSlPG en iso639-1 LF Raikes, Elizabeth Dorothea Beale of Cheltenham Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-08-06 MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Dorothea Beale of Cheltenham" by Elizabeth Raikes is a biographical account detailing the life and contributions of Dorothea Beale, an influential figure in women's education during the mid-20th century. The book covers Beale's childhood, education, and her eventual role in founding and leading educational institutions, notably the Ladies’ College in Cheltenham. The narrative offers insights into the social and educational landscape of Victorian England, specifically regarding the education of women. At the start of the text, we are introduced to Dorothea Beale, born in 1831, and her family's background, which played a significant role in shaping her educational pursuits. The opening delves into her early life experiences, revealing the struggles faced by young women of that era striving for intellectual growth amid societal constraints. It paints a picture of a highly intellectual family environment that fostered Beale's passion for learning, setting the stage for her future contributions to women's education and the establishment of the Ladies' College, where she would become a pivotal figure. The narrative speaks to her dedication to improving the educational circumstances for women, as well as her reflections on her own formative experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Beale, Dorothea, 1831-1906 Cheltenham Ladies' College -- History Teachers -- England -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60064 100890 100890