A Group of Famous Women: stories of their lives

"A Group of Famous Women: Stories of Their Lives" by Edith Horton is an early 20th-century book filled with short stories about the lives of important women across history, with the intention of encouraging the reader to learn about women figures. The message is that these narratives are intended to build pride and highlight role models. The book starts by discussing why it’s important to know about great women in history, because school lessons often focus more on men. The first story is about Joan of Arc, covering her journey from childhood to leading the French army in major battles, focusing on courage and giving everything for a cause, which sets the tone for the rest of the book.