Jane Grey Swisshelm
American journalist, anti-slavery agitator and war nurse
American journalist, anti-slavery agitator and war nurse
English poet and novelist
French intellectual and writer
English writer of various books of prose and verse, chiefly remembered for her admirable translation of Epictetus, the first that appear in English.
During her early years she wrote poetry, but she is remembered as one of the first women to prepare a cookbook.
American philanthropist and writer
English romantic novelist
American dress reformer, author, publisher and lecturer
English novelist
French abbess and religious influence