19th century

In 1869, a woman whose "can-do" attitude had shaped her life was instrumental in making Wyoming the first state to allow women to vote, then became the first woman to hold public office in the United States.

A biography of the American poet whose compassion led him to nurse soldiers during the Civil War, to give voice to the nation's grief at Lincoln's assassination, and to capture the true American spirit in verse.

Examines the roles some women played during the Civil War including Clara Barton who nursed the wounded, Mary Elizabeth Bowser, a former slave who spied on Jefferson Davis; Rose Greenhow, a Confederate spy; Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who helped others to escape; and Harriet Beecher Stowe, who wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin.".

Follows the life and works of the popular nineteenth-century English author.

Describes the life of the Scottish author who endured a sickly childhood and produced many popular novels and poems.

Looks at the soldiers and generals who fought in the Civil War, including both Union and Confederate armies, as well as President Lincoln's work to end the conflict and abolish slavery.

A simple biography of the nineteenth-century Danish author known for his fairy tales.

A biography of an early American writer, whose own life was reflected in her famous novels, such as "Little Women" and "Little Men.".

Shows how pioneers practiced medicine that was sometimes practical, sometimes superstitious, and sometimes downright dangerous.

Surveys the clothing and crafts that were prevalent in Europe and the United States during the Victorian period. Suggests activities for making similar items with modern materials.