Charlotte M. Yonge's 'A Book of Golden Deeds' is a remarkable collection of stories that highlight the timeless valor and altruistic actions of historical figures. Crafted with eloquence and an unmistakably Victorian literary style, the book elegantly weaves tales from antiquity to Yonge's contemporary 19th century, illustrating moral courage and self-sacrifice. Yonge's text exudes a didactic qual...