02872cam a22003253u 4500 20297 UtSlPG 20260610133453.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Sweetser, Kate Dickinson, 1870-1939 Ten American Girls from History Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-01-06 Pocahontas: the Indian girl of the Virginia forest -- Dorothy Quincy: the girl of colonial days who heard the first gun fired for independence -- Molly Pitcher: the brave gunner of the Battle of Monmouth -- Elizabeth Van Lew: the girl who risked all that slavery might be abolished and the union preserved -- Ida Lewis: the girl who kept Lime Rock burning; a heroic life-saver -- Clara Barton: "The angel of the battlefields" -- Virginia Reed: midnight heroine of the plains in pioneer days of America -- Louisa M. Alcott: author of "Little women" -- Clara Morris: the girl who won fame as an actress -- Anna Dickinson: the girl orator. Produced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Ten American Girls from History" by Kate Dickinson Sweetser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work brings to life the stories of ten remarkable American girls, each representing a pivotal moment in U.S. history. The author aims to inspire modern readers, particularly young women, by showcasing the courage, patriotism, and achievements of these historical figures. The opening of the book introduces Pocahontas, the famed Indian girl of the Virginia forest, detailing her pivotal role in history. Pocahontas saves Captain John Smith from execution at the hands of her father, Powhatan, showcasing her bravery and compassion. The narrative vividly illustrates Pocahontas’s life in the Indian village of Werewocomoco, her interactions with the colonists, and her deepening friendship with Captain Smith, setting the stage for her significant influence on the relationships between Native Americans and English settlers. This engaging portrayal of her early life hints at the broader themes of courage and loyalty that will be explored throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women -- Biography United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20297 61568 61568