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245 1 0 _aExcellent Women
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aCompilation of Religious Tract Society publications, London, late 1800s.
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
505 0 _aElizabeth Fry / James Macaulay -- Selina, Countess of Huntington / R. Lovett -- Rachel, Lady Russell / James Macaulay -- Frances Ridley Havergal / J. P. Hobson -- Hannah More / Henry Johnson -- Susanna Wesley / J. Cunningham -- Mrs. Hemans / S. F. Harris -- Madame Guyon / William Nichols -- Ann Judson / Fred. A. McKenzie -- Mary Louisa Whately / W. R. Bowman -- Agnes Jones / Ellen L. Courtenay -- Elizabeth, Duchess of Gordon / S. F. Harris.
508 _aProduced by Joel Erickson, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Excellent Women" by Various Writers is a collection of biographical accounts, likely written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the lives of notable women who have made significant contributions to society and religion, showcasing their virtues, struggles, and achievements. The initial chapters revolve around Elizabeth Fry, a prominent Quaker philanthropist, detailing her early life, personal reflections, and eventual commitment to social reform, particularly concerning her work with female prisoners. The opening of this collection introduces Elizabeth Fry, exploring her upbringing in Norwich, her gradual spiritual awakening, and her determination to alleviate the suffering of others through charitable work. It highlights her formative years, marked by a desire for a deeper religious life amidst the distractions of societal pleasures. As the narrative progresses, Fry finds herself increasingly drawn to helping the less fortunate, leading her to significant engagements in education and prison reform, ultimately paving the way for her renowned legacy. This beginning sets the tone for the ensuing biographical sketches of other remarkable women, illustrating their profound impact on their communities and the broader world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life
653 _aWomen -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10129
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