02245cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324501250016726400510029230000470034333600260039033700260041633800360044250000310047850801840050952010960069353400450178965300230183465300190185765300120187685600430188843646UtSlPG20260610134012.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCT1 aClayton, Ellen C.q(Ellen Creathorne),d1834-190010aFemale Warriors, Vol. 1 (of 2) :bMemorials of Female Valour and Heroism, from the Mythological Ages to the Present Era. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-09-05  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Female Warriors, Vol. 1" by Ellen C. Clayton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the remarkable roles of women in warfare throughout history, from mythological times to contemporary periods. It highlights various female figures known for their valor and heroism, focusing on amazing characters like the Amazons, Semiramis, and Boadicea.   The opening of the work introduces the concept of "Popular Prejudice" and its view of women as weak and dependent on men, arguing against this notion through historical records showcasing female bravery. It discusses the historical belief in powerful feminine figures, such as warlike goddesses and warrior women who fought alongside their male counterparts. The narrative emphasizes the Amazons, detailing their societal structure, legendary battles, and cultural significance. The beginning sets the tone for a detailed examination of women's contributions to military history, challenging traditional stereotypes and misconceptions that have prevailed over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWomen -- Biography  aWomen soldiers  aAmazons40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43646