9781334028984 - The Boarding School, or Lessons of a Preceptress to Her Pupils: Consisting of Information, Instruction and Advice, Calculated to Improve the Manners ... Character o... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This engaging book for young women focuses on propriety and decorum through a series of discourses on deportment, education, the domestic arts, and the cultivation of virtue. The author, a respected educator, provides a comprehensive guide to the social and intellectual accomplishments expected of refined young ladies in the early 19th century. This book not only offers practical advice on subjects like letter writing, conversation, and household management but delves into the importance of moral development, self-awareness, and the pursuit of knowledge. The author emphasizes the value of discretion, modesty, and kindness, while encouraging young women to use their talents and education to make a positive impact on their families and communities. Drawing on historical and literary examples, the book explores the role of women in society, the challenges they faced, and the enduring importance of female virtue. Ultimately, this book imparts timeless wisdom on the art of living a graceful, fulfilling, and honorable life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.