A mother's advice to her absent daughters : with an additional letter on the management and education of infant children
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Title
A mother's advice to her absent daughters : with an additional letter on the management and education of infant children
649.1 PEN : 74006864
Creator
Lady Sarah Pennington
Date
1817
Abstract
After being estranged from her husband, Lady Pennington wrote this book instructing women on religion, prayer, dress, needlework, the theatre, marriage, dancing, and other "feminine" pursuits. Offering advice on all aspects of a young woman's life, Lady Pennington highlights the importance of daily prayer and makes suggestions on how a young lady should dress. The letter also itemizes the considerations involved in choosing a spouse. While she encourages women to have more say in their choice of marriage partner, she is nevertheless doubtful that a husband can also be a woman's friend.
