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""Heroines of Service"" by Mary Rosetta Parkman offers a glimpse into the lives of remarkable women who shaped American history and beyond. This collection of biographies celebrates the dedication and achievements of trailblazing figures like Mary Lyon, founder of Mount Holyoke College; Alice Freeman Palmer, an influential educator; and Clara Barton, the pioneering founder of the American Red Cross. Explore the stories of Frances Willard, Julia Ward Howe, Anna Shaw, Mary Antin, Alice C. Fletcher, Mary Slessor of Calabar, Madame Curie and Jane Addams. Each chapter unveils the unique contributions of these women to education, social reform, humanitarian work, and scientific advancement. A testament to the power of perseverance and the impact of selfless service, ""Heroines of Service"" provides an inspiring look at women who dedicated their lives to making a difference. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the historical text, allowing readers to connect with the past and appreciate the enduring legacy of these extraordinary individuals. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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