Elsie Dinsmore is a Christian role model that girls ages 10 to 14 and their mothers will both love. This guided, personal-faith journal for girls has the unique feature of tabbed sections so entries can be made in eight different categories. Besides plenty of space to write daily reflections, there are sections for recording prayers, answers to prayer, favorite Scriptures, goals and dreams, and trials and triumphs. Photos.

The incredible story of two courageous and spirited women who were the only female participants to serve on the western front during World War I. When they met at a motorcycle club in 1912, Elsie Knocker was a thirty year-old motorcycling divorcee dressed in bottle-green Dunhill leathers, and Mairi Chisholm was a brilliant eighteen-year old mechanic, living at home borrowing tools from her brother. Little did they know, theirs was to become one of the most extraordinary stories of World War I. In 1914, they roared off to London 'to do their bit,' and within a month they were in the thick of things in Belgium driving ambulances to distant military hospitals. Frustrated by the number of men dying of shock in the back of their vehicles, they set up their own first-aid post on the front line in the village of Pervyse, near Ypres, risking their lives working under sniper fire and heavy bombardment for months at a time. As news of their courage and expertise spread, the 'Angels of Pervyse' became celebrities, visited by journalists and photographers as well as royals and VIPs. Glamorous and influential, they were having the time of their lives, and for four years Elsie and Mairi and stayed in Pervyse until they were nearly killed by arsenic gas in the spring of 1918. But returning home and adjusting to peacetime life—and the role of women in British society—was to prove more challenging than even the war itself.

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice Selection “[Lucey] delivers the goods, disclosing the unhappy or colorful lives that Sargent sometimes hinted at but didn’t spell out.”—Boston Globe In this seductive, multilayered biography, based on original letters and diaries, Donna M. Lucey illuminates four extraordinary women painted by the iconic high-society portraitist John Singer Sargent. With uncanny intuition, Sargent hinted at the mysteries and passions that unfolded in his subjects’ lives. These women inhabited a rarefied world of wealth and strict conventions—yet all of them did something unexpected, something shocking, to upend society’s rules.

The diaries of twenty different women from various points in Canadian history, covering 160 years, from 1830 to 1996. Each diary is a snapshot into a different time period. Includes short biographies on each woman. 2002.

A compilation of events in the life of Elsie Hayes as a teacher in Arizona during the years 1913-1916.

In 'Elsie's Journey on Inland Waters' by Martha Finley, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure through the American countryside as Elsie embarks on a journey down the Mississippi River. Finley's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and the detailed portrayal of characters' emotions and motivations. Set in the mid-19th century, the book provides insight into the social and political issues of the time, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced by individuals of that era. The narrative also explores themes of family, friendship, and personal growth, making it a compelling read for both younger and older audiences. Martha Finley, a prolific 19th century author, drew inspiration for her 'Elsie Dinsmore' series from her own experiences and beliefs. Her strong Christian faith is evident in the moral lessons woven throughout the stories, reflecting her desire to impart values and virtues to her readers. Finley's dedication to creating engaging and educational literature for young readers has made her a beloved figure in the world of children's literature. I highly recommend 'Elsie's Journey on Inland Waters' to readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships. With its engaging plot and well-developed characters, this book is sure to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.

Bronislaw Malinowski (1884–1942) was one of the most colorful and charismatic social scientists of the twentieth century. His contributions as a founding father of social anthropology and his complex personality earned him international notoriety and near-mythical status. This landmark book presents a vivid portrait of Malinowski’s early life, from his birth in Cracow to his departure in 1920 from the Trobriand Islands of the South Pacific. At the age of 36, he had already created the innovative fieldwork methods and techniques that would secure his intellectual legacy. Drawing on an exceptionally rich array of primary documents, including Malinowski’s letters and unpublished diaries and manuscripts, Michael Young provides significant new information about the anthropologist’s personality, private life, and career. The author describes Malinowski’s restless life of travel, connections with intellectuals and artists, Nietzschean belief in his own destiny, and legendary fieldwork. The singular man who emerges from these pages fascinates on every level—as a volatile friend and lover, a provocative colleague, a passionate diarist, and a brilliant thinker who pioneered radical change in the field of anthropology.