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    Meet Nancy Astor
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    Meet Nancy Astor
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    Meet Nancy Astor

    Written by Dr. Charles Margerison

    Narrated by Various Narrators

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    About this audiobook

    Meet Nancy Astor. She was the first woman to take her seat in the British House of Commons, which was even more impressive given the fact she was an American! Witty and strong-minded, Nancy Astor fought convention and turned her stately home into a hospital during the First World War. Possessing great determination, Nancy’s life story depicts what we can achieve if we stand firm and stay true to our convictions. Be inspired by this amazing story as it comes alive through BioViews®, a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These inspirational audios from Amazing People Worldwide® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAmazing People Worldwide Audio
    Release dateMar 1, 2011
    ISBN9781921629709
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