| Author |
Peacock, Virginia Tatnall, 1873-1918 |
| LoC No. |
01029226
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| Title |
Famous American Belles of the Nineteenth Century
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| Alternate Title |
Famous American Belles of the 19th Century
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Marcia Burns (Mrs. John Peter Van Ness) -- Theodosia Burr (Mrs. Joseph Alston) -- Elizabeth Patterson (Madame Jerome Bonaparte) -- The Caton sisters -- Margaret O'Neill (Mrs. John H. Eaton) -- Cora Livingston (Mrs. Thomas Pennant Barton) -- Emily Marshall (Mrs. William Foster Otis) -- Octavia Walton (Madame Le Vert) -- Fanny Taylor (Mrs. Thomas Harding Ellis) -- Jessie Benton (Mrs. John C. Frémont) -- Sallie Ward (Mrs. George F. Downs) -- Harriet Lane (Mrs. Henry Elliott Johnston) -- Adèle Cutts (Mrs. Robert Williams) -- Emilie Schaumburg (Mrs. Hughes-Hallett) -- Kate Chase (Mrs. William Sprague) -- Mattie Ould (Mrs. Oliver Schoolcraft) -- Jennie Jerome (Lady Randolph Churchill) -- Nellie Hazeltine (Mrs. Frederick W. Paramore) -- Mary Victoria Leiter (Baroness Curzon of Kedleston) -- New York as a social centre.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by sp1nd, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Famous American Belles of the Nineteenth Century" by Virginia Tatnall Peacock is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and societal influences of notable women from the 1800s who were celebrated for their beauty, intellect, and social prowess, reflecting their significant roles in American history. Through their stories, Peacock highlights how these women shaped social and political landscapes, navigating the challenges and opportunities of their time. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage with a preface that outlines the remarkable qualities of the women selected for discussion, emphasizing their beauty and charm as pivotal in gaining prominence in a rapidly changing America. Following this, the opening sketches feature Marcia Burns, showcasing her upbringing and the backdrop of Washington, D.C., during its formative years as the nation's capital. The narrative captures not only her personal journey from a simple cottage to prominence through her marriage, but also illustrates the socio-political environment of the time—highlighting memorable interactions with key figures like George Washington and Aaron Burr. This sets the tone for the exploration of other influential women whose lives intertwined with historical events, making it an engaging read for those interested in the intersections of gender and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| Subject |
Women -- United States -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46013 |
| Release Date |
Jun 17, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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