The Girl’s Own Book (1835)

The Girl’s Own Book (1835)

Lydia Maria Francis Child

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104391140
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The Girl’s Own Book is a classic guidebook for young girls, originally published in 1835 by Lydia Maria Francis Child. This comprehensive and entertaining book covers a wide range of topics, from household management and etiquette to science and natural history. It is divided into sections, each of which offers practical advice and interesting information on a particular subject. For example, the section on ''Domestic Economy'' includes chapters on cooking, cleaning, and sewing, while the section on ''Natural History'' covers topics such as birds, insects, and animals. The book also includes stories, poems, and games, making it a fun and engaging read for young girls. The Girl’s Own Book was a groundbreaking publication in its time, offering girls access to knowledge and skills that had previously been reserved for boys. Today, it remains a fascinating glimpse into the world of young girls in the 19th century, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education and gender roles.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.

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