Letters to a Young Lady, on a Variety of Useful and Interesting Subjects

The second edition of this interesting 18th-century guide to girls on how to become a virtuous woman. Second edition. In a contemporary full tree calf binding. Bound with the original half titles, endpapers and blanks. Complete in two volumes. ESTC No.T99684 Final advertisement leaf Volume II. This collection of letters to young ladies is, ".calculated to improve the heart, to form the manners, and enlighten the understanding," and was originally dedicated to Queen Victoria. The epistolary work provides hints on religious knowledge, politeness (especially letter writing), accomplishments (needlework, music, dress, politeness), and proper conduct. Bennett was curate of St. Mary's parish church in Manchester and found success in writing conduct literature for women. In a contemporary full tree calf binding. Externally, with rubbing to the spine labels. Front hinge of Vol I strained but holding, following the front blank. Rubbing resulting in minor loss to the head of the spines. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with toning to the first and last few leaves, with occasional light scattered spots. Good. …