| Author |
Concannon, Thomas, Mrs., 1878-1952 |
| Title |
A Garden of Girls; Or, Famous Schoolgirls of Former Days
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Darlugdacha: A little schoolgirl of St. Brigid -- St. Elizabeth: A little German schoolgirl of the Middle Ages -- Cecilia Gonzaga: A little Italian schoolgirl of the Renaissance -- Margaret More: A little schoolgirl of Tudor England -- Marie Jeanne d'Aumale: A little schoolgirl of Saint-Cyr -- Two schoolgirl Diarists of the Eighteenth Century: Hélène Massalski, Paris. Anna Green Winslow, Boston -- Pamela at Bellechasse: The schooldays of Lady Edward Fitzgerald -- Marjorie Fleming: Sir Walter Scott's "Pet Marjorie".
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (https://www.hathitrust.org/)
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| Summary |
"A Garden of Girls; Or, Famous Schoolgirls of Former Days" by Mrs. Thomas Concannon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The author explores the educational experiences of young girls from various historical periods and cultures, focusing on notable figures such as Darlugdacha, a little schoolgirl of St. Brigid; St. Elizabeth of the Middle Ages; and Cecilia Gonzaga of the Renaissance. This collection not only highlights the evolution of female education but also emphasizes the significant roles these girls played in their respective societies. The opening of the book sets the stage with an introduction by Helena Concannon that reflects on the importance of educating girls for the future of Ireland. The narrative begins with the story of Darlugdacha, detailing her life as an orphan taken under the care of St. Brigid and her holy maidens. The vivid descriptions of Darlugdacha's early years, including her upbringing in the Einisce (the convent of St. Brigid), provide readers with a glimpse into her nurturing environment filled with care from the nuns, as well as her early participation in communal activities and chores, emphasizing the value placed on both education and character development. This opening portion effectively creates a rich tapestry of the historical context and personal stories of young girls, making it a captivating read for those interested in women's history and education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| Subject |
Girls -- Biography
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| Subject |
Catholic Church -- Education
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| Subject |
Women -- Education -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63354 |
| Release Date |
Oct 2, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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