This inspiring book features the life stories of thirteen remarkable women who made significant contributions to their communities and to the world at large. Clara Lucas Balfour examines the achievements of women such as Florence Nightingale, Harriet Tubman, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, highlighting their courage, dedication, and vision. Through their stories and examples, Balfour encourages her readers to cultivate their own potential and to aspire to greatness. A perfect gift for young women or anyone seeking inspiration for achieving their goals.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.