Catherine Reef – författare
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9 produkter
Sarah Bernhardt
The Divine and Dazzling Life of the World's First Superstar
Inbunden, 2021, 12-15 år
194 kr
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Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actor who became a global superstar in the late nineteenth century—the Lady Gaga of her day—and is still considered to be one of the greatest performers of all time. This fast-paced account of her life, filled with provocative detail, brilliantly follows the …
Florence Nightingale
The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse
E-bok, 2016
113 kr
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Most people know Florence Nightingale was a compassionate and legendary nurse, but they don’t know her full story. This riveting biography explores the exceptional life of a woman who defied the stifling conventions of Victorian society to pursue what was considered an undesirable vocation. She is …
Victoria
Portrait of a Queen
E-bok, 2017
113 kr
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Catherine Reef brings history vividly to life in this sumptuously illustrated account of a confident, strong-minded, and influential woman. Victoria woke one morning at the age of eighteen to discover that her uncle had died and she was now queen. She went on to rule for sixty-three years, with an …
Bronte Sisters
The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne
E-bok, 2012
64 kr
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The Brontë sisters are among the most beloved writers of all time, best known for their classic nineteenth-century novels Jane Eyre (Charlotte), Wuthering Heights (Emily), and Agnes Grey (Anne). In this sometimes heartbreaking young adult biography, Catherine Reef explores the turbulent lives of …
Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Portrait of a Poet
E-bok, 2014
541 kr
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"I know why the caged bird sings," wrote Paul Laurence Dunbar in "Sympathy," one of his best-loved poems. Author Catherine Reef paints a rich and memorable portrait of the first African American to earn his living as a writer. Born in 1872 to former slaves, Dunbar touched the nation with poetry …
Poverty in America
Inbunden, 2007
958 kr
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The poor have been a part of the U.S. population since the founding of the nation, although society's attitude toward them has changed over time. ""Poverty in America"" examines the lives and experiences of the poor throughout the United States from colonial times to the present, covering trends, …
Working in America
Inbunden, 2007
987 kr
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From colonial times to today, the destiny of the United States has been inextricably linked to its workforce. The Puritan work ethic - the belief that hard work helps to secure one's future status in heaven - provided a context for the millions of Americans who labored to build the country from an …
