Gender studies: women and girls Books

The bestselling book that inspired the musical play and film The King and I"Enchanting. . . . The author wears her scholarship with grace, and the amazing story she has to tell is recounted with humor and understanding. And what a story it is!"...

A Woman�������s Story Of Pioneer Illinois is a first-hand account of the life and experiences of Christiana Holmes Tillson, who was a pioneer in Illinois during the early 19th century. The book was originally published in 1919 and provides a vivid and...

A Woman's Heart: Manuscripts Found In The Papers Of Katherine Peshconet (1906) is a book that features a collection of writings by Katherine Peshconet, a woman who lived in the early 1900s. The book includes her personal letters, diary entries, and other...

A Woman's Love Letters is a collection of personal letters written by Sophia Margaretta Almon-Hensley, originally published in 1895. The letters offer a glimpse into the intimate thoughts and emotions of a woman deeply in love, as she shares her feelings...

""A White Woman In Central Africa"" is a non-fiction book written by Helen Caddick and published in 1900. The book is a personal account of Caddick's experiences living in Central Africa as a white woman during the late 19th century. Caddick describes...

A Truthful Woman In Southern California is a book written by Kate Sanborn in 1893. The book is a collection of essays that describe the author's experiences and observations while traveling through Southern California. Sanborn provides a truthful and...

A Trip to Cuba is a travelogue written by Julia Ward Howe, an American author, poet, and suffragist. The book was published in 1860 and chronicles Howe's journey to Cuba, which she took in the winter of 1859-1860. In the book, Howe provides a detailed...

""A Tour to Milford Haven, in the Year 1791"" is a travelogue written by Mary Morgan and originally published in 1795. The book describes Morgan's journey from Bristol, England to Milford Haven in Wales, detailing her observations of the landscape,...

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...

A Summer In The Life Of Two Little Children is a novel written by Lady Catherine Long and published in 1881. The story follows the lives of two young children, a brother and sister, during a summer holiday spent in the countryside. The novel explores the...

A Soul On Fire (1915) is a novel written by Frances Fenwick Williams. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary, who is deeply passionate about music and aspires to become a renowned musician. However, her dreams are shattered when...

A Soldier's Mother In France is a book written by Rheta Childe Dorr in 1918. The book is a memoir that tells the story of Dorr's experience as a mother of a soldier who fought in France during World War I. The book is divided into several chapters that...

A Summer on the Rockies is a travelogue written by Rose Lambart Price in 1898. The book chronicles her journey through the Rocky Mountains in the United States during the summer of 1897. Price writes about her experiences exploring the natural beauty of...

A Summer Amongst The Bocages And The Vines V1 is a travelogue written by Louisa Stuart Costello in 1840. The book is a detailed account of Costello's travels through the rural areas of France during the summer months, where she explores the stunning...

A Southern Woman's Story is a novel written by Phoebe Yates Pember and published in 1879. The book is a memoir of Pember's experiences during the American Civil War, where she worked as a nurse in a Confederate hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Pember was...

""A Sketch Of The Life Of Georgiana, Lady De Ros"" is a memoir written by Georgiana De Ros, chronicling her life and experiences. The book also includes reminiscences of her family and friends, including the Duke of Wellington. Lady De Ros was a...

A Sister's Memorial: Or A Little Account Of Rebecca Farrand (1857) is a book written by Sarah Ann Farrand. It is a memoir about Rebecca Farrand, the author's sister who passed away. The book provides a detailed account of Rebecca's life, her personality,...

A Simple Woman is a novel written by Henrietta Keddie and originally published in 1863. The story follows the life of a young woman named Rachel Gray, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to work as a governess to support herself. Despite the...

A New Lease Of Life And Saving A Daughter�������s Dowry is a novel written by French author Edmond About and first published in 1880. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy Parisian banker named Monsieur Jules Dabbadie, who is faced with...

A Pinch of Experience is a novel written by Lucy Bethia Walford and first published in 1891. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ruth who is forced to leave her comfortable life in London and move to the countryside with her father and...

A Parisian In Brazil is a travelogue written by Toussaint-Samson, Madame, and published in 1890. The book describes the author's experiences during her travels to Brazil, where she spent several months exploring the country's culture, customs, and people...

""A Noble Lady: Adelaide Capece Minutolo"" is a biographical work written by Mrs. Augustus Craven in 1869. The book tells the story of Adelaide Capece Minutolo, a noblewoman from Naples, Italy, who lived during the 18th century. Adelaide was a remarkable...

""A Narrative of the Life and Travels of Mrs. Nancy Prince"" is an autobiographical account written by Nancy Prince in 1856. The book details her life as a free Black woman in Massachusetts during the early 19th century, including her experiences with...

A Mother's Idol V1 is a novel written by Lydia Hope and published in 1882. The book follows the story of a young woman named Edith, who is idolized by her mother and raised in a sheltered and pampered environment. However, when Edith falls in love with a...

""A Narrative of Personal Experiences and Impressions During a Residence on the Bosphorus Throughout the Crimean War"" is a book written by Lady Alicia Blackwood in 1881. The book is a personal account of her experiences and impressions during her stay...

A Mother's Trial is a novel by Emily Charlotte M. Ponsonby, first published in 1859. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ellen, who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Despite her unhappiness, Ellen becomes a devoted mother to her...

""A Memorial of Alice Jackson"" is a book written by Robert Elliott Speer in 1908. The book is a tribute to Alice Jackson, a woman who was known for her philanthropic work and dedication to helping others. Speer, who was a close friend of Jackson, writes...

""A Nation At Bay"" is a memoir written by American woman Ruth Stanley Farnam about her experiences in Serbia during World War I. Farnam was a member of the American Red Cross and traveled to Serbia to provide aid and support to the country's suffering...

A Mother's Ideals: A Kindergarten Mother's Conception of Family Life is a book written by Andrea Hofer Proudfoot in 1897. The book is a reflection of the author's experiences as a mother and a kindergarten teacher. In the book, Proudfoot shares her ideas...

A Mental Toothpick For The Fair Sex: Or Something Useful To Occupy Their Time, In The Absence Of Better Amusement is a book written by Philoguna in 1797. The book is aimed at women and offers various activities and mental exercises for them to engage in...

Some Particulars Contributed Towards A Memoir Of Mrs. Myddelton: The Great Beauty Of The Time Of Charles II (1864) is a book written by G. Steinman. The book is a memoir of Mrs. Myddelton, who was considered to be one of the great beauties of the time of...

""A Memoir Of Barbara, Duchess Of Cleveland"" is a book written by George Steinman in 1871. It is a biography of Barbara Villiers, who was the mistress of King Charles II of England. The book provides a detailed account of her life, from her early years...

""A Memoir Of Anne Jemima Clough"" is a biographical work written by Blanche Athena Clough in 1897. The book chronicles the life of Anne Jemima Clough, who was a prominent figure in the field of education in the 19th century. Anne Jemima Clough was the...

""A Memoir of General Latter"" is a book written by Mrs. Baillie in 1870. The book is a personal account of the life and career of General Latter, a distinguished military figure of the time. The memoir provides a detailed description of General Latter's...

""A Memoir Of Hannah A. Price, Late Of Fallston, Maryland"" is a book written by Hannah A. Price in 1889. The book is a personal account of Hannah's life experiences and reflections on her life in Fallston, Maryland. The book covers various aspects of...

A Maid of '76 is a historical fiction novel written by Emilie Benson Knipe and published in 1915. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of Prudence Winter, a young girl living in Philadelphia. Prudence is a loyal patriot...

""A Little American Girl in India"" is a children's book written by Harriet Anna Cheever and published in 1900. The story follows the adventures of a young American girl named Betty, who travels to India with her father, a businessman. Betty is...

A Long Duel: A Serious Comedy is a novel written by Lucy Lane Clifford and published in 1901. The book is a satirical take on the Victorian era, exploring themes of gender relations, class struggle, and the limitations of societal conventions. The story...

A Life's Lessons V3 is a book written by Catherine Grace Frances Gore and published in 1856. It is the third volume in a series of books that explore the lessons and experiences of life. In this volume, the author delves into the lives of various...

A Letter From The Countess Of Nithsdale: With Remarks By Sheffield Grace (1827) is a book written by Winifred Maxwell Nithsdale. The book is a collection of letters written by Winifred to her husband, Lord Nithsdale, during his imprisonment in the Tower...

A Lady�������s Life And Travels In Zululand And The Transvaal During Cetewayo�������s Reign (1882) is a memoir written by Annie Margaret Wilkinson. The book chronicles her experiences as a British woman living in Zululand and the Transvaal during the...

A Lady's Glimpse of the Late War in Bohemia is a historical non-fiction book written by Lizzie Selina Eden and published in 1867. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, also known as the Seven...

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...

A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, a British traveler, writer, and naturalist. The book chronicles her journey through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado in the late 19th century. Bird's vivid descriptions of...

""A Life-Long Story Or Am I My Sister�������s Keeper? Facts And Phases For The Times, Dedicated To The Women Of England"" is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies as ""One Of Themselves"". The book was published in 1859 and is dedicated to...

They say once you go Black you don't go back, but what no one tells you is that once you go Black you can't go back. Things went down that shouldn't have. Here is a first hand account of in-law betrayal.Our life's choices affect us years to come but if...

This comic series has gotten national attention and press on such places as CNN, Fox News, & People Magazine. The highly successful Female Force comic book series continues with a new installment focusing on Condoleezza Rice. It is a a special...

This is the story of life in this great country called America, through the eyes of one simple black girl... me. My exeperiences, perspective, growth and how God has molded and shaped me. Its my personal journey of how many amazing opportunities have...