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Dive into the remarkable lives of 23 influential women as penned by Millicent Garrett, a distinguished British feminist, suffragist, and intellectual. This captivating volume offers insightful biographical sketches of iconic figures ranging from the beloved Jane Austen and the poignant Elizabeth Barrett Browning to the powerful Queen Victoria and the esteemed Queen Louisa of Prussia. Join Larry Wilson as he narrates the stories of these trailblazers who have shaped our world.

Some Eminent Women of Our Times (which has been renamed Some Eminent Women of the 19th century) was written by Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett in 1889. It is available in the public domain and contains short biographies of various women who achieved great things both socially and in the literary field. The women Dame Millicent includes were singled out by her because of their unstinting dedication, selflessness, and in many cases bravery to do what they thought was right.