Description
1909 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved 1909 edition of “Heroines That Every Child Should Know” bears the charming patina of a book that has been cherished and passed down through generations. Edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie and Kate Stephens, this volume from the “Every Child Should Know” series aimed to inspire young readers with tales of extraordinary women throughout history. From Joan of Arc to Florence Nightingale, these biographies celebrate the courage, intelligence, and resilience of remarkable heroines. While the book shows signs of its age and use, the sturdy binding and largely clean pages invite readers to immerse themselves in these timeless stories. For collectors, this early 20th-century edition offers a glimpse into the values and literary traditions of the era, when such anthologies sought to instill moral lessons and admiration for great figures.
