Much of this guide for young women is still valuable today. Despite mentions of tight lacing and other out of date matters, it contains many timeless principles. (Bria Snow)
Chapters
1 Explanation of Terms 7 min 2 Female Responsibilities 24 min 3 Self-Education 10 min 4 Love of Improvement 10 min 5 Self-Knowledge 16 min 6 Conscientiousness 22 min 7 Self-Government 24 min 8 Self-Command 12 min 9 Decision of Character 9 min 10 Self-Dependence 16 min 11 Reasoning and Originality 10 min 12 Invention 3 min 13 Observation and Reflection 4 min 14 Detraction and Scandal 6 min 15 The Right Use of Time 7 min 16 Love of Domestic Concerns 13 min 17 Frugality and Economy 7 min 18 System 6 min 19 Punctuality 17 min 20 Exercise 23 min 21 Rest and Sleep 25 min 22 Industry 6 min 23 Visiting 9 min 24 Manners 7 min 25 Health and Beauty 7 min 26 Neatness and Cleanliness 12 min 27 Dress and Ornament 27 min 28 Dosing and Drugging 7 min 29 Taking Care of the Sick 11 min 30 Intellectual Improvement 21 min 31 Social Improvement 28 min 32 Moral Progress 11 min
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