Lessons of a governess to her pupils: or, Journal of the Method adopted by Madame de Sillery-Brulart (formerly Countess de Genlis) in the Education of the Children of M. d'Orleans, First Prince of the Blood-Royal. Published by herself

[GENLIS, St� phanie F� licit� , comtesse de]

Published by Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, London, 1792

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In three volumes. xxxvi, 364; xii, 333, [1]; [2], 308pp. Contemporary gilt- tooled mottled calf, contrasting black morocco lettering-pieces. Rubbed. Internally clean and crisp. The first edition in English of novelist and children's author St� phanie F� licit� , comtesse de Genlis' (1746-1830) Leçons d'une gouvernante � ses � l� ves. (1791); presenting a practical system of education developed whilst serving as governess to the children of the Duke and Duchess of Chartres, with particular focus on games as a scholastic tool. ESTC T144081. Seller Inventory # AQ29066

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Title: Lessons of a governess to her pupils: or, ...

Publisher: Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, London

Publication Date: 1792

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First edition in English.

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