In conclusion, I can only say I have endeavored to set before you a true history in a series of entertaining stories. In the former, I am confident I have succeeded both as regards events and chronology; of the latter I am somewhat doubtful; but if my “Heroines” have the effect to awaken curiosity and induce research, I shall feel that “they have their reward.”

Clover Street Sem., Nov. 30th, 1852.


CONTENTS.

Page
Adela of Blois[19]
Eleanor of Aquitaine[119]
Berengaria of Navarre[195]
Isabella of Angouleme[279]
Violante of Jerusalem[307]
Eleanora of Castile[341]
First Crusade, a.d. 1090[75]
Second Crusade, a.d. 1147[132]
Third Crusade, a.d. 1187[221]
Fourth Crusade, a.d. 1198[272]
Fifth Crusade, a.d. 1203[281]
Sixth Crusade, a.d. 1215[315]
Seventh Crusade, a.d. 1249 [347]
Eighth Crusade, a.d. 1272[377]
Notes[461]