Daughters of Queen Victoria

Daughters of Queen Victoria

Author: E. F. Benson

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Published: 2014-04-16

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781473314962

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This book's pages contains the classic account of Queen Victoria's daughters by E. F. Benson. Using sources such letters and other writings Benson provides an immensely interesting insight into each of Victoria's daughters and their relationships with their mother and their royalty. Ben was a prolific writer of his time producing over 90 works. Queen Victoria's Daughters was first published in 1938 and is here republished with an introductory biography of the author.


Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women

Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women

Author: Elizabeth Blackwell

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Published: 1895

Total Pages: 290

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Elizabeth Blackwell, though born in England, was reared in the United States and was the first woman to receive a medical degree here, obtaining it from the Geneva Medical College, Geneva, New York, in 1849. A pioneer in opening the medical profession to women, she founded hospitals and medical schools for women in both the United States and England. She was a lecturer and writer as well as an able physician and organizer. -- H.W. Orr.