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Josephine Or The Advantages Of A Summer: Intended For The Instruction And Amusement Of Young Ladies (1810)
Mrs. Fordyce
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
2008
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‘It’s a story worthy of a blockbuster novel, and it’s all true. Oodles of sex, passion, adultery, media hype, decadence, plots, murder, mayhem, anguish and betrayal fill these pages . . . an enjoyable, well-researched book; I didn’t want to reach the end’ Edwina Currie, New Statesman Books of the Year One of the most potent icons of female sexuality, Josephine has largely been reduced to an empty cipher, wife to her more famous husband and the butt of one of the oldest jokes around. Yet as Andrea Stuart shows, the girl who grew up on the beautiful island of Martinique endured Caribbean slave revolts, an arranged marriage, and the threat of the guillotine before she even met the man who made her Empress of France. In the grip of turbulent times, Josephine used her intelligence and her allure to forge her way in a Paris that raged and fought and danced its way through revolution and empire. This is the thrilling story of her strength, survival and ultimate transformation.
An emotionally powerful biography told in verse of a dancer, singer, comedienne, and enduring figure - Josephine Baker - from her birth in the slums, her fantastic success, and her fight against racial prejudice.
Josephine Baker: captivating performer, political activist and international icon, who lived from 1906 to 1975.From the ragtime rhythms of St Louis and the intoxicating sounds of 1920s Paris, to present-day London, Josephine and I intertwines the story of a modern-day girl with that of one of the greatest, yet largely forgotten, stars of the twentieth century.Cush Jumbo stars in the premiere of her debut play, which centres on the legendary American entertainer and her impact on a contemporary young woman. Live music combines with dance to bring to life the contemporary legacy of a woman Ernest Hemingway described as "the most sensational woman anyone ever saw, and ever will."
Josephine's Incredible Shoe and the Blackpearls
Peggi Eve Anderson-Randolph
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2012
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A History Of Josephine County Oregon
Josephine County Historical Society
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2013
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The slices of history revealed in our family stories, much of it known only to the families until now has made this book a gold mine of information about Josephine County.Covers the topical history of Josephine County as well as many local communities. Many business, school, church, government, agriculture and other histories are included.
Letters from Josephine Gloria Wierzbowski to PFC Talmage Preston Shaw
Josephine Gloria Wierzbowski
iUniverse
2014
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"Know the woman, and you will know the man" is a proverb oft-repeated, and nowhere is it proved truer than in this highly insightful biography of Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814), first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and famous in her own right. With his usual masterful flair, John S. C. Abbott provides the reader with a detailed description of Josephine's dramatic life: her birth into a wealthy French colonial family on the island of Martinique, her first marriage into the noble de Beauharnais family-and of her first spouse's execution during the Reign of Terror which accompanied the French Revolution. Josephine herself was only spared the guillotine after the overthrow of Robespierre, and a day before her own scheduled execution.She met Napoleon in 1795, and although six years his senior, soon became his lover. Within two years they were married, and her rise in society accompanied that of her husband. Starting as wife of the First Consul of France, her fame and beauty became even more widespread when, in 1804, she was proclaimed Empress of France by Napoleon at a grand ceremony in the Notre Dame Cathedral.This book does not however concentrate on her husband's exploits, but instead focuses on aspects of Josephine's life, activities, and interactions with the public which led her to become one of France's most loved figures. Included are revelations about her influence over her husband-which extended to matters of state-and also their domestic arrangements, which became strained over time with Napoleon's increasingly wide-ranging military adventures.Finally, the book provides the details of Napoleon's decision to divorce Josephine to marry the daughter of the Austrian emperor-driven by the need to produce an heir which Josephine could not fulfil. Napoleon's regret at this action-and the heartbreak it caused Josephine-are fully documented, and her death only four years later saw her last recorded words being his name. A marvelous sweeping story of high drama, and intense emotions which will leave no reader unmoved.ContentsChapter I: Life in MartiniqueChapter II: The Marriage of JosephineChapter III: Arrest of M. Beauharnais and JosephineChapter IV: Scenes in PrisonChapter V: The Release from PrisonChapter VI: Josephine in ItalyChapter VII: Josephine at MalmaisonChapter VIII: Josephine the Wife of the First ConsulChapter IX: Developments of CharacterChapter X: The CoronationChapter XI: Josephine an EmpressChapter XII: The Divorce and Last Days
From the author of The Jewel of Medina, a moving and insightful novel based on the life of legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker, perfect for fans of The Paris Wife and Hidden Figures. Discover the fascinating and singular life story of Josephine Baker--actress, singer, dancer, Civil Rights activist, member of the French Resistance during WWII, and a woman dedicated to erasing prejudice and creating a more equitable world--in Josephine Baker's Last Dance. In this illuminating biographical novel, Sherry Jones brings to life Josephine's early years in servitude and poverty in America, her rise to fame as a showgirl in her famous banana skirt, her activism against discrimination, and her many loves and losses. From 1920s Paris to 1960s Washington, to her final, triumphant performance, one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century comes to stunning life on the page. With intimate prose and comprehensive research, Sherry Jones brings this remarkable and compelling public figure into focus for the first time in a joyous celebration of a life lived in technicolor, a powerful woman who continues to inspire today.
The year is 1851, and a young man travels the frontier trails searching for his family. Look closely, however, and you might realize this young man is actually twenty-one-year-old Josephine "Jo" Brown, daughter of a Pennsylvanian minister. Jo longs to be a minister like her father, but by the societal rules of the day, she's "just a woman." Even so, when her family disappears on the Western frontier, Jo sets out to find them.Dressing as a man offers Jo safe passage, and her bearing and attitude mirror her strong Christian beliefs-so much so that when she reaches her destination, the townsfolk offer her a ministry position in their small church.In dire need of money, Jo accepts the position, hoping it's part of God's plan. As she continues her search, it becomes apparent that an avaricious land baron has something to do with her family's disappearance. Jo's also strongly attracted to the local sheriff, but can't make her feelings known-at least not while she's wearing a minister's suit.Josephine's Journey introduces readers to Jo, a self-reliant, determined woman with an unshakable belief in God's ability to help her overcome the impossible.
Josephine Empress of the French
Frederick Ober
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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