Dorothea Beale of Cheltenham by Elizabeth Raikes
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"Dorothea Beale of Cheltenham" by Elizabeth Raikes is a biographical account detailing the life and contributions of Dorothea Beale, an influential figure in women's education during the mid-20th century. The book covers Beale's childhood, education, and her eventual role in founding and leading educational institutions, notably the Ladies’ College in Cheltenham. The narrative offers insights into the social and educational landscape of Victorian England, specifically regarding the education of women. At the
start of the text, we are introduced to Dorothea Beale, born in 1831, and her family's background, which played a significant role in shaping her educational pursuits. The opening delves into her early life experiences, revealing the struggles faced by young women of that era striving for intellectual growth amid societal constraints. It paints a picture of a highly intellectual family environment that fostered Beale's passion for learning, setting the stage for her future contributions to women's education and the establishment of the Ladies' College, where she would become a pivotal figure. The narrative speaks to her dedication to improving the educational circumstances for women, as well as her reflections on her own formative experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Raikes, Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 84165844 |
| Title | Dorothea Beale of Cheltenham |
| Credits | MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LF: Education: Individual institutions: Europe |
| Subject | Beale, Dorothea, 1831-1906 |
| Subject | Cheltenham Ladies' College -- History |
| Subject | Teachers -- England -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60064 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60064-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 751 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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