“I count myself well educated, for the admirable woman at the head of the school which I attended from the age of four and a half till I was thirteen and a half, was a born teacher in advance of her own times.”
Book:An autobiography
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An autobiography
This book offers a comprehensive look into the author's life, covering their upbringing, achievements, challenges, and insights gained throughout their journey. more
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Catherine Helen Spence
Catherine Helen Spence was an Australian author, social reformer, and feminist, born on October 31, 1825, and died on April 3, 1910. She is best known for her novel 'The Story of the Glens' and her advocacy for women's suffrage. Spence was a key figure in the women's suffrage movement in South Australia and contributed significantly to social reform movements. more
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Source: Ever Yours, C.H. Spence: Catherine Helen Spence's An Autobiography (1825-1910), Diary (1894) and Some Correspondence (1894-1910)
Source: An autobiography
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