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How to Be a Lady

A Book for Girls, Containing Useful Hints on the Formation of Character (1846)
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""How To Be A Lady: A Book For Girls, Containing Useful Hints On The Formation Of Character"" is a self-help book written by Harvey Newcomb and originally published in 1846. The book aims to guide young girls in developing their character and becoming a ""lady"" in the Victorian era. It covers a wide range of topics, including manners, dress, behavior, education, and religion. The author emphasizes the importance of cultivating virtues such as kindness, humility, and self-control, and warns against vices such as pride and vanity. The book also includes practical advice on household management, such as cooking and cleaning. While some of the advice may seem outdated to modern readers, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time. Overall, ""How To Be A Lady"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of gender roles and etiquette.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1846 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Release date NZ
August 7th, 2014
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
226
Dimensions
152x229x14
ISBN-13
9781498148818
Product ID
22809078

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