Maids of Honor: Twelve Descriptive Sketches of Single Women Who Have Distinguished Themselves in Philanthropy, Nursing, Poetry, Travel (1906)

Maids of Honor is a book written by A.J. Green-Armytage and published in 1906. The book consists of twelve descriptive sketches of single women who have distinguished themselves in various fields such as philanthropy, nursing, poetry, and travel. Each chapter in the book focuses on one woman and provides a detailed account of her life and achievements. The women featured in the book include Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Mary Kingsley, an explorer and writer. The book provides an inspiring and informative look at the lives of women who have made significant contributions to society. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in women's history and the role of women in various fields.And Science, Prose.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.