Title: The Daughter's Own Book, Or, Practical Hints from a Father to His Daughter
Publisher: HardPress Ltd
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 046130998X
ISBN 13: 9780461309980
Binding: Paperback / softback
Condition: New
Weight: 354 grams

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The Daughter's Own Book, Or, Practical Hints From A Father To His Daughterpresents a comprehensive early-19th-century guide for shaping a young woman’s character, intellect, and conduct. The book advocates a balanced education that cultivates reason, morals, and piety rather than mere ornament. It outlines strategic approaches to friendship, reading, and self-governance, emphasizing independence of mind, prudent social ties, and reverence for religion. It covers practical topics such as domestic economy, time management, dress, and propriety in conversation, while urging avoidance of novels, harmful amusements, and frivolous social scenes. Central themes include humility, self-knowledge, ethical restraint, and a steadfast commitment to virtuous living in the face of life’s vicissitudes. Across two dozen chapters, the work blends parental counsel with Christian exhortation, aiming to equip daughters to navigate life’s trials, marriage, and religious duty with discernment, dignity, and benevolent influence on others.

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