Project Gutenberg 2012-02-07 Public domain in the USA. 124 Brawley, Benjamin Griffith 1882 1939 Brawley, B. G. (Benjamin Griffith) 19004709 Women of Achievement Written for the Fireside Schools Introduction: the Negro woman in American life -- Harriet Tubman -- Nora Gordon -- Meta Warrick Fuller -- Mary McLeod Bethune -- Mary Church Terrell. Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Woman of Achievement" by Benjamin Griffith Brawley is a historical account written in the early 20th century that highlights the significant contributions of notable Black women in American society. The book focuses on the lives and accomplishments of influential figures such as Harriet Tubman, Nora Gordon, Meta Warrick Fuller, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Mary Church Terrell. Its likely purpose is to celebrate and document the accomplishments of these women, emphasizing their roles in uplifting the Black community and contributing to various fields. In "Women of Achievement," Brawley presents a series of biographical sketches that showcase the tenacity, courage, and impact of these remarkable women. Harriet Tubman is depicted as a heroic figure who led many to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Nora Gordon's journey as a missionary in Africa highlights her dedication to service. Meta Warrick Fuller is recognized for her contributions to sculpture, reflecting the struggles of the African American experience. Mary McLeod Bethune's establishment of an educational institution for Black girls and her community initiatives reveal her commitment to education and social progress. Lastly, Mary Church Terrell's activism and influence in public discourse illustrate the important role of Black women in advocating for civil rights. Collectively, these narratives showcase the power of resilience and serve to inspire future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Women -- Biography African American women -- Biography E151 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 124756 2025-07-15T15:08:50.540126 text/html 121954 2021-01-08T12:42:04 text/html 824659 2025-07-15T15:08:56.362084 application/epub+zip 823900 2025-07-15T15:08:53.506114 application/epub+zip 111761 2025-07-15T15:08:52.332118 application/epub+zip 926277 2025-07-15T15:08:58.557117 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 907251 2025-07-15T15:08:55.589104 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 199771 2022-09-17T16:33:11.346703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108610 2025-07-15T15:08:50.193137 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 108436 2021-01-08T12:42:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 108427 2021-01-08T12:42:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21688 2025-07-15T15:08:58.686078 application/rdf+xml 11492 2025-07-15T15:08:52.817106 image/jpeg 2850 2025-07-15T15:08:52.573094 image/jpeg 42847 2021-01-08T12:42:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 727502 2021-01-08T12:42:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 42831 2021-01-08T12:42:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 805271 2025-07-15T15:08:50.577127 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia