Product Description
- Discover a spirited boxed set that celebrates bold women from Celtic history and beyond.
- The Mairi Kidd Collection 3 Books Set (Feisty and Fiery and Fierce, Warriors and Witches and Damn Rebel Bitches, We Are All Witches) is a hardcover collection for parents, teachers, history lovers, and anyone searching for an inspiring book collection or gift set that highlights courage, defiance, and forgotten stories.
- BRAND NEW and presented in durable hardcover format, this set brings together vivid storytelling and real historical profiles to educate and empower readers of all ages.
- Each book in this children’s series-style collection (also ideal for classroom use or as a gift for young readers) showcases women who challenged expectations, resisted oppression, and reshaped their communities.
- Combining accessible language with striking narratives, these volumes work equally well for bedtime reading, school projects, or a bookshelf of empowering biographies.
- Feisty and Fiery and Fierce.
- Throughout history, the women of the Celtic nations of Scotland, Ireland and Wales have risen to challenge and proved themselves to be seriously badass.
- Read about JACKIE CROOKSTON, who banged the drum for fair treatment for her fellow Scots and paid with her life; ANNE BONNY, the Irish-born pirate who swashbuckled to the Caribbean; and BETTY CAMPBELL, who fought racism and won the hearts of Wales through teaching.
- This book celebrates activism, bravery, and the everyday grit of women who refused to be ignored.
- Warriors and Witches and Damn Rebel Bitches.
- Scottish women have broken rules and expectations with attitude and intelligence.
- Stand alongside trailblazers like WILLIAMINA FLEMING, who reached for the stars and made an impact at Harvard; MARY SOMERVILLE, who battled prejudice to earn recognition as a scientist; and EFFIE GRAY, who used language as power to call out injustice.
- AGNES RANDOLPH’s bold defense during a siege exemplifies the fierce leadership captured in this inspiring volume — stories that encourage readers to face modern dilemmas with style and conviction.
- We Are All Witches.
- From 1563 to 1736, Scotland persecuted thousands of women under accusations of witchcraft.
- This sobering book profiles sixteen women who lost their lives or endured long shadows of suspicion: 'witches' like MARGARET AITKEN, who confessed and implicated others under pressure, and nonconforming figures like MARY MACLEOD, whose reputation suffered for refusing to conform.
- Thoughtful and provocative, this title opens conversations about gender, power, and historical injustice.
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- Format: Hardcover.
- ISBN: 9789124223564.
- Ideal for: Gift set, classroom resources, bedtime reading, early learning, and book lovers.
- Biographical storytelling, accessible historical context, empowering female role models.
- About the author: Mary Maytham Kidd (born Mary Catherine Maytham, 24 January 1914 – 8 April 2001) was a South African botanical artist educated at Roedean School, the Sorbonne, and the Royal Academy School in London.
- Her background in art and study abroad adds depth and authenticity to the visual and narrative presentation of historical subjects in this collection.
- Whether you’re buying a thoughtful present, building a classroom library, or seeking a powerful boxed set to inspire young readers, the Mairi Kidd Collection 3 Books Set offers heartfelt storytelling, historical insight, and timeless encouragement.
- This is a memorable, educational keepsake that champions resilience and lights the way for future generations.
Specifications
| Condition | New |
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| Was Price | £15,447.00 |
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