A collection of biographical sketches of great heroines from ancient and modern times.

Learn about these famous heroines of our history who have left an indelible mark on our civilisation:_x000D_ I. Alcestis_x000D_ II. Antigone_x000D_ III. Iphigenia_x000D_ IV. Paula_x000D_ V. Joan of Arc_x000D_ VI. Catherine Douglas_x000D_ VII. Lady Jane Grey_x000D_ VIII. Pocahontas_x000D_ IX. Flora Macdonald_x000D_ X. Madame Roland_x000D_ XI. Grace Darling_x000D_ XII. Sister Dora_x000D_ XIII. Florence Nightingale

This incredible collection of stories focuses on some unique heroines and their courage, service, and achievement. These are adapted from some famous legends. A perfect read for anyone looking for women-centric stories of heroism. Contents include: Alcestis Antigone Iphigenia Paula Joan of Arc Catherine Douglas Lady Jane Grey Pocahontas Flora Macdonald Madame Roland Grace Darling Sister Dora Florence Nightingale

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - If there had been no real heroes there would have been created imaginary ones, for men cannot live without them. The hero is just as necessary as the farmer, the sailor, the carpenter and the doctor; society could not get on without him. There have been a great many different kinds of heroes, for in every age and among every people the hero has stood for the qualities that were most admired and sought after by the bravest and best; and all ages and peoples have imagined or produced heroes as inevitably as they have made ploughs for turning the soil or ships for getting through the water or weapons with which to fight their enemies. To be some kind of a hero has been the ambition of spirited boys from the beginning of history; and if you want to know what the men and women of a country care for most, you must study their heroes. To the boy the hero stands for the highest success: to the grown man and woman he stands for the deepest and richest life.

Profiles notable women from around the world and throughout history, including Joan of Arc, Marie Curie, and Amelia Earhart.

A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"