Books by "Kate Douglas Wiggin"
7 books found
In "The Greatest Works of Kate Douglas Wiggin (Illustrated Edition)," readers are invited into a vivid tapestry of late 19th and early 20th-century American literature that encapsulates Wiggin's pioneering spirit and deep compassion for childhood. This richly illustrated edition encompasses her beloved stories, such as "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" and "The Birds' Christmas Carol," showcasing her signature blend of lyrical prose and heartfelt sentiment. Wiggin's works often celebrate the innocence of youth while addressing the complexities of human relationships, all against the backdrop of the pastoral New England landscape, providing readers with both escape and reflection. Kate Douglas Wiggin, a prominent author and social reformer, emerged during a time when women's voices were increasingly recognized in literature. Born in 1856 in Philadelphia, her experiences as a teacher and her dedication to children's welfare inspired her narrative focus on young protagonists. Wiggin's own background in a large, lively family instilled a sense of community and connection that permeates her writing, urging readers to appreciate the beauty and joys of everyday life. This illustrated edition is essential for those who wish to traverse the complexities of childhood through the lens of a master storyteller. Readers seeking both nostalgia and enlightenment will find Wiggin's works resonate deeply, making this anthology a delightful addition to any literary collection.
THE HISTORY-MAKERS: Lives & Achievements of Women Warriors, Leaders, Artists & Pioneers
by Rupert Sargent Holland, Kate Dickinson Sweetser, Rebecca Deming Moore
2020 · e-artnow
e-artnow presents to you the meticulously edited and formatted collection of the most famous and influential women in the history. These are the women who inspired generations of people, young and old, to be remembered with reverence and awe till date:_x000D_ Saint Catherine_x000D_ Joan of Arc_x000D_ Vittoria Colonna_x000D_ Catherine de' Medici_x000D_ Mary Queen of Scots_x000D_ Pocahontas_x000D_ Priscilla Alden_x000D_ Catherine the Great_x000D_ Fanny Burney_x000D_ Alcestis_x000D_ Antigone_x000D_ Iphigenia_x000D_ Paula_x000D_ Catherine Douglas_x000D_ Lady Jane Grey_x000D_ Flora Macdonald_x000D_ Madame Roland_x000D_ Grace Darling_x000D_ Sister Dora_x000D_ Florence Nightingale_x000D_ Dorothy Quincy_x000D_ Molly Pitcher_x000D_ Elizabeth Van Lew_x000D_ Ida Lewis_x000D_ Clara Barton_x000D_ Virginia Reed_x000D_ Louisa M. Alcott_x000D_ Clara Morris_x000D_ Anna Dickinson_x000D_ Lucretia_x000D_ Sappho_x000D_ Aspasia of Pericles_x000D_ Xantippe_x000D_ Aspasia of Cyrus_x000D_ Cornelia, the Mother of the Gracchi_x000D_ Portia_x000D_ Octavia_x000D_ Cleopatra_x000D_ Mariamne_x000D_ Julia Domna_x000D_ Zenobia_x000D_ Valeria_x000D_ Eudocia_x000D_ Hypatia_x000D_ The Lady Rowena_x000D_ Laura de Sade_x000D_ Catharine of Arragon_x000D_ Anne Boleyn_x000D_ Margaret Roper_x000D_ Elizabeth Lucas_x000D_ GasparaStampa_x000D_ Anne Askew_x000D_ Queen Elizabeth_x000D_ TarquiniaMolza_x000D_ Noor Mahal…_x000D_ Helen Keller_x000D_ Maria Mitchell_x000D_ Alice Freeman Palmer_x000D_ Maud Powell_x000D_ Ellen H. Richards_x000D_ Elizabeth Cady Stanton_x000D_ Harriet Beecher Stowe_x000D_ Kate Douglas Wiggin…