"Queen Victoria, Her Girlhood and Womanhood," written by Grace Greenwood, is an intimate and compelling portrait of one of Britain's most legendary monarchs' life and character. Grace Greenwood's story depicts Victoria's upbringing clearly, chronicling her progression from a passionate and intelligent young princess to a powerful and influential queen. The book delves at Victoria's relationships, especially her early friendship with Prince Albert, which became a pillar of her rule. Greenwood's captivating narrative delves into the trials, victories, and personal development that marked Victoria's travel into a queen that left an everlasting impression on her era. The book highlights Victoria's dynamic role in defining the British monarchy and her country's history, from her rise to the throne at a young age to her function as a ruler during a time of huge societal changes. "Queen Victoria, Her Girlhood and Womanhood" goes beyond historical research by delving into its subject's feelings and motivations.
Grace Greenwood (née Clarke; September 23, 1823 – April 20, 1904) was a US author, poet, correspondent, lecturer, a newspaper owner. She was one of the first women to get access to the press galleries in Congress, and she used her questions to push for social reform and women's rights. Lippincott worked as an editor and contributor for a number of American periodicals, as well as weekly and daily newspapers. Lippincott also contributed extensively to London journals, particularly All the Year Round. For some years, she lived nearly entirely in Europe, for the benefit of her severely compromised health and her daughter's schooling. She lived in Washington, D.C., and then New York when she returned to the United States.
