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Precipice

Precipice

Written by: Elia Wilkinson Peattie
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Dive into the compelling world of Elia Peattie, a fearless journalist and social activist who championed causes like orphanages, charity hospitals, and the fight against capital punishment. Precipice draws inspiration from the life of her close friend Katherine Ostrander, a pioneering social worker. This narrative follows the transformative journey of Kate Barrington from her college years, mirroring the societal shifts and the evolving roles of women in pre-World War I America. Through themes of friendship, romance, betrayal, and the quest for self-discovery, Kates story unfolds, leading her to a profound understanding of her true self. (Introduction by Mary Schneider)Copyright Biographies 2.0 Science Social Sciences World
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  • 35 - Precipice by Elia Wilkinson Peattie
    Aug 19 2025
    Dive into the compelling world of Elia Peattie, a fearless journalist and social activist who championed causes like orphanages, charity hospitals, and the fight against capital punishment. Precipice draws inspiration from the life of her close friend Katherine Ostrander, a pioneering social worker. This narrative follows the transformative journey of Kate Barrington from her college years, mirroring the societal shifts and the evolving roles of women in pre-World War I America. Through themes of friendship, romance, betrayal, and the quest for self-discovery, Kates story unfolds, leading her to a profound understanding of her true self. (Introduction by Mary Schneider)
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    14 mins
  • 34 - Precipice by Elia Wilkinson Peattie
    Aug 19 2025
    Dive into the compelling world of Elia Peattie, a fearless journalist and social activist who championed causes like orphanages, charity hospitals, and the fight against capital punishment. Precipice draws inspiration from the life of her close friend Katherine Ostrander, a pioneering social worker. This narrative follows the transformative journey of Kate Barrington from her college years, mirroring the societal shifts and the evolving roles of women in pre-World War I America. Through themes of friendship, romance, betrayal, and the quest for self-discovery, Kates story unfolds, leading her to a profound understanding of her true self. (Introduction by Mary Schneider)
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    13 mins
  • 33 - Precipice by Elia Wilkinson Peattie
    Aug 19 2025
    Dive into the compelling world of Elia Peattie, a fearless journalist and social activist who championed causes like orphanages, charity hospitals, and the fight against capital punishment. Precipice draws inspiration from the life of her close friend Katherine Ostrander, a pioneering social worker. This narrative follows the transformative journey of Kate Barrington from her college years, mirroring the societal shifts and the evolving roles of women in pre-World War I America. Through themes of friendship, romance, betrayal, and the quest for self-discovery, Kates story unfolds, leading her to a profound understanding of her true self. (Introduction by Mary Schneider)
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    13 mins
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