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American philanthropist 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.

English romantic novelist

American dress reformer, author, publisher and lecturer

English novelist

French abbess and religious influence

American writer, a founder and the first historian of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America.

French social leader, whose salon during her long life was frequented by the most brilliant men and women of her time.

American author and promoter of the higher education of women