02710cam a22003733u 4500 67647 UtSlPG 20260610134549.0 m cr n 260607r20221906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06040212 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Moore, N. Hudson, 1857-1927 Deeds of Daring Done by Girls Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-03-18 The robe of the Duchess, as told by Jehan, her page in the year of grace 1392 -- The Princess wins (1417) -- Defence of Castle Dangerous (1692) -- The pearl necklace (1767) -- Dicey Langston (1787) -- The maid of Zaragoza (1808). Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Deeds of Daring Done by Girls" by N. Hudson Moore is a collection of historical tales, likely written in the early 20th century. The book celebrates the courageous actions of various heroines throughout history, showcasing the bravery and determination of young girls in the face of adversity. Each story features different characters who exemplify strength, resourcefulness, and grit. The opening of the book introduces the first story, "The Robe of the Duchess," narrated by Jehan, a page in the court of the Comte de Foix in the late 14th century. It revolves around the young Lady Eleonore, who is about to turn twelve. As she prepares for a fitting celebration, her playful defiance and burgeoning sense of independence are illustrated through her interactions with Jehan and the other pages. The narrative unfolds with their adventurous journey into a day of hawking, showcasing the themes of camaraderie, youthful ambition, and bravery as they navigate challenges, including a thrilling incident when Lady Eleonore is nearly thrown from her horse. The engaging prose sets the tone for a series of inspiring stories of girls taking bold actions throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1906 Historical fiction Short stories Girls -- Juvenile fiction Gunn, Archie, 1863-1930 https://archive.org/details/deedsofdaringdon00moor https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67647 108469 108469