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Woman Before The Law is a book written by John Proffatt in 1872. The book explores the legal status of women during the 19th century and their lack of rights in society. Proffatt discusses the various laws and regulations that were in place at the time,...

""Women and the Gospel in Persia"" is a book written by Thomas Laurie and published in 1887. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences as a missionary in Persia, particularly in relation to the role of women in Persian society and their...

Widow's Wisdom is a book written by Ninon Traver Fleckenstein and published in 1909. The book is a collection of wise and inspiring sayings and advice for widows who are struggling to cope with the loss of their husbands. The author draws on her own...

Widow Burning: A Narrative (1855) is a book written by Henry Jeffreys Bushby that explores the practice of Sati or widow burning in India during the 19th century. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences in India and his observations...

Why Not? A Book For Every Woman is a book written by Horatio Robinson Storer and first published in 1866. The book is a collection of essays and articles aimed at women, covering a wide range of topics such as health, education, marriage, and social...

Where It Listeth is a book written by Mary Norsworthy Shepard and published in 1912. The book is a collection of short stories that explore the lives of various characters, ranging from the wealthy to the poor, and their experiences with love, loss, and...

When The Forests Are Ablaze is a novel written by Katharine Berry Judson and originally published in 1912. The story is set in the Pacific Northwest, where a group of young people are spending their summer in a remote cabin in the woods. When a wildfire...

The Story of Helena Modjeska is a biography written by Mabel Collins in 1883. The book chronicles the life of Helena Modjeska, a Polish actress who rose to fame in the late 19th century. The biography begins with Modjeska's childhood in Poland and...

The book ""The Russian Government And The Massacres: A Page Of The Russian Counter-Revolution"" was written by Eugenia Semenoff and published in 1907. The book is an account of the Russian government's involvement in the massacres that occurred during...

The Mother's Legacy Of Mother Love, Bright Hopes, And Cherished Memories is a book written by D. H. Wever and published in 1908. The book is a collection of stories, poems, and essays that celebrate the love and influence of mothers in the lives of their...

The Mother's Book, written by Lydia Maria Francis Child and first published in 1831, is a guidebook for mothers on how to raise their children. The book covers a wide range of topics, including child-rearing practices, education, discipline, health, and...

The Mother-Artist, written by Jane Dearborn Mills in 1904, is a memoir that explores the challenges and joys of being a mother and an artist. Mills, a painter and writer, shares her personal experiences of balancing motherhood with her creative pursuits...

The Lamp of Life: A Grandmother's Story is a novel written by Fanny Elizabeth Bunnett and published in 1857. The story follows the life of a grandmother named Mrs. Grey, who recounts her life story to her granddaughter. Mrs. Grey's story is one of...

""The Life of Catherine Clive: With an Account of Her Adventures On and Off the Stage, a Round of Her Characters, Together with Her Correspondence"" is a biography written by Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald in 1888. The book details the life of Catherine...

The Life of Mrs. Gooch V1 is a biography written by Elizabeth Sarah Gooch and originally published in 1792. The book tells the story of Mrs. Gooch, a woman who lived during the 18th century and was known for her piety, charity, and devotion to her family...

The History of Lavinia Rawlins is a memoir written by Lavinia Rawlins in 1770. The book provides a detailed account of her life, from her childhood in England to her experiences as a young woman in the colonies of North America. Rawlins writes about her...

The Haunted Life is a novel written by Josephine R. Fuller in 1885. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who is haunted by the memory of her mother's tragic death. Edith is raised by her father, who is a wealthy businessman, and her...

The History of Alpha Chi Omega is a book written by Mabel Harriet Siller and published in 1911. It provides a comprehensive account of the founding and growth of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, one of the oldest and largest women's fraternities in the...

The Heart of a Girl is a novel written by Lucile C. Enlow and published in 1919. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mary, who is raised by her strict and overbearing grandmother. Mary longs for freedom and adventure, but her grandmother's...

The Heart of a Child: Being Passages from the Early Life of Sally Snape, Lady Kidderminster is a novel written by Frank Danby and first published in 1908. The book tells the story of Sally Snape, a young girl who grows up in a wealthy family in England...

""The Gods Are Just"" is a novel written by Beatrice Helen Barmby and published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ursula, who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life after her father's sudden death leaves her and her...

The First Note Of The Lyre is a novel written by Sarah Anne Williams and published in 1845. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Eudora, who is a talented musician and singer. Eudora lives in a small village in England and dreams of...

""The Duc De Lauzun And The Court Of Marie Antoinette"" is a historical book written by Gaston Maugras in 1896. The book is a detailed account of the life of the Duke of Lauzun, a prominent figure in the court of Marie Antoinette, the queen of France...

The Eastern Lily Gathered is a memoir written by Edward Storrow in 1856 about Bala Shoondoree Tagore, a Hindu woman he met during his travels in India. The book provides a detailed account of Bala Shoondoree's life, including her upbringing, education,...

The Dynamic of Manhood is a book written by Luther Halsey Gulick and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive study of the concept of manhood, exploring the various factors that contribute to the development of a man's character and personality...

The Dumb Shall Speak And The Deaf Shall Hear: Or The Ryot, The Zemindar, And The Government is a book written by Florence Nightingale in 1883. The book focuses on the social and economic conditions of India during the British colonial rule. Nightingale...

The Dowerless Damsel: An Autobiography is a book written by A. Dorset and published in 1877. The book is an autobiographical account of the author's life as a young woman who was left without a dowry, a common practice in Victorian England where a...

Sermons on the Character and Duties of Women is a book written by Harvey Marriott and originally published in 1832. The book is a collection of sermons that explore the role of women in society and their responsibilities as wives, mothers, and members of...

Sentences From The Works Of The Author Of Amy Herbert is a book written by Elizabeth Missing Sewell and published in 1860. The book is a collection of quotes and sentences taken from Sewell's various works, including her most famous novel, Amy Herbert...

Selections From The Letters Of Geraldine Endsor Jewsbury To Jane Welsh Carlyle (1892) is a collection of personal correspondence between two prominent 19th century British women, Geraldine Endsor Jewsbury and Jane Welsh Carlyle. The letters, which span...

Scenes From Life In Cairo: A Glimpse Behind The Curtain (1883) is a book written by Mary Louisa Whately that offers readers a glimpse into the daily life of people living in Cairo, Egypt during the late 19th century. The book is divided into chapters...

""Sarah Whitman"" is a novel written by James B. Dow in 1904. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of Sarah Whitman, a young woman who is determined to make a life for herself despite the challenges she faces.Sarah is the daughter of...

Scenes And Stories Little Known: Chiefly In North Wales is a book written by Margaret Butler Clough and published in 1861. The book is a collection of short stories and descriptions of various scenes and places in North Wales, which were not well known...

Salt of the Earth is a novel written by Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick and originally published in 1917. The story takes place in England and centers around the lives of two families, the Bensons and the Blakes. The Bensons are a wealthy family who live in a large...

""Portraiture and Pencilings of Leila Adaline Lindsley Cross"" is a book written by Joseph Cross in 1851. The book is a collection of portraits and sketches of Leila Adaline Lindsley Cross, who was the author's wife. The book features detailed...

""Letters Written During A Journey To Switzerland: In The Autumn Of 1841 V1-2 (1843)"" is a book written by Mrs. Ashton Yates. The book is a collection of letters that were written during a journey to Switzerland in the autumn of 1841. The book is...

Journals and Correspondence of Lady Eastlake V2 (1895) is a book written by Elizabeth Rigby Eastlake. It is a collection of her personal journals and correspondence, which provide an intimate glimpse into her life and times. The book is divided into two...

The Last Days of Marie Antoinette is a historical book written by G. Lenotre and published in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the final days of the infamous French queen, Marie Antoinette, leading up to her execution during the French...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Life And Thought: Or Cherished Memorials Of Julia A. Parker Dyson is a book written by Julia A. Parker Dyson in 1871. The book is a memoir of the author's life and her thoughts on various topics. It is a collection of her writings, including letters,...

Memoir of Anna Deborah Richardson is a biographical account of the life of Anna Deborah Richardson, a 19th-century American woman. The book includes extracts from her personal letters, which provide insight into her thoughts and experiences. The memoir...

Lucie Rodey (1881) est un roman de Henry Greville qui raconte l'histoire de Lucie Rodey, une jeune femme de la haute soci�����t����� parisienne du XIXe si�����cle. Lucie est belle, intelligente et ambitieuse, mais elle est �����galement prisonni�����re...

""Life in the Sickroom: Essays"" is a collection of essays written by Harriet Martineau and published in 1844. The essays explore the experience of living with chronic illness and the impact it has on individuals and their families. Martineau, who...

Life By The Fireside is a book written by Mary Ann Kelty in 1853. It is a collection of short stories and essays that revolve around the theme of domestic life. The stories are set in the Victorian era and depict the daily lives of women and families...

""Lettres D'Une Angloise: Ecrites A Une De Ses Amies"" est un livre publi����� en 1769 par l'auteur P. Norbury. Il s'agit d'une collection de lettres �����crites par une femme anglaise ������ l'une de ses amies. Les lettres abordent une vari�����t�����...

Letters From The Kingdom Of Kerry, In The Year 1845 is a book by Mary Jane Leadbeater Fisher, first published in 1847. The book is a collection of letters that Fisher wrote to her family and friends during her travels in the Kingdom of Kerry, Ireland, in...

Lessons Of Life And Death: A Memorial Of Sarah Ball (1846) is a book written by Elizabeth Ritchie. The book is a tribute to Sarah Ball, a young woman who passed away at a young age. The book is a collection of letters, poems, and essays that reflect on...

Lessons From The Life And Death Of The Princess Alice, Grand Duchess Of Hesse Darmstadt is a historical book written by James Forbes B. Tinling in the year 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and death of Princess Alice, who was...