Project Gutenberg 2015-07-10 Public domain in the USA. 935 Ellet, E. F. (Elizabeth Fries) 1818 1877 Ellet, Elizabeth Fries Lummis Ellet, Elizabeth F. (Elizabeth Fries) Lummis, Elizabeth Fries Wharton, Anne Hollingsworth 1845 1928 The Women of The American Revolution, Vol. 1 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "The Women of The American Revolution, Vol. 1" by E. F. Ellet is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides an exploration of the significant roles and contributions of women during the American Revolution, highlighting their influence on various aspects of the conflict and the nascent nation. Ellet aims to shed light on the often-overlooked narrative of women's patriotism and resilience in a time of war. The opening of the book establishes the context and intent behind the compilation, noting how the author drew upon firsthand accounts and recollections from those who lived through the Revolutionary War. It mentions key figures such as Martha Washington and Esther Reed, emphasizing how they, along with many others, provided unwavering support to the war effort through acts of charity, domestic sacrifice, and encouragement to the soldiers. Ellet details the personal stories of these women, illustrating their bravery, leadership, and significant roles in shaping American society during a pivotal moment in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Biography Women -- United States -- History -- 18th century United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Women E201 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies 608166 2025-08-20T03:34:26.333444 text/html 591013 2024-10-24T17:42:30 text/html 2837349 2025-08-20T03:34:34.663472 application/epub+zip 2842198 2025-08-20T03:34:28.262478 application/epub+zip 347739 2025-08-20T03:34:26.960471 application/epub+zip 3603081 2025-08-20T03:34:39.526369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3570384 2025-08-20T03:34:33.107401 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 910619 2022-09-22T11:38:50.516041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 524202 2025-08-20T03:34:25.704459 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 504387 2024-10-24T17:42:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17803 2025-08-20T03:34:39.678361 application/rdf+xml 17705 2025-08-20T03:34:27.125423 image/jpeg 2788 2025-08-20T03:34:27.041448 image/jpeg 10639173 2025-08-20T03:34:26.469496 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 en.wikipedia