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The young misses magazine , containing dialogues between a governess and several young ladies of quality her scholars: in which each lady is made to speak according to her particular genius, temper, and inclination; Their several Faults are pointed out, and the easy Way to mend them, as well as to think, and speak, and act properly; no less Care being taken to form their Hearts to Goodness, than to enlighten their Understandings with useful Knowledge. A short and clear Abridgment is also given of Sacred and Profane History, and some Lessons in Geography. The Useful is blended throughout with the Agreeable, The Whole being interspersed with proper Reflections and Moral Tales. By Madam Le Prince de Beaumont.
Leprince de Beaumont, Madame (Jeanne-Marie), 1711-1780.Date: 1793- E-books
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Instructions for the education of daughters , by M. Fenelon Archbishop of Cambray. Translated from the French, and revised by George Hickes, D.D.
Fénelon, François de Salignac de La Mothe-, 1651-1715.Date: 1750- E-books
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The young lady's accidence: or, A short and easy introduction to English grammar Designed, principally, for the use of young learners, more especially those of the fair sex, though proper for either. By Caleb Bingham, A.M. Author of The child's companion, and American preceptor. [Two lines of verse].
Bingham, Caleb 1757-1817.Date: 1796- E-books
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Letters to a young lady , on a variety of useful and interesing [sic] subjects: calculated to improve the heart, to form the manners, and enlighten the understanding "that our daughters may be as polished corners of the temple." By the Rev. John Bennett. In two volumes. Vol I[-II].
Bennett, John Curate of St. Mary's, Manchester.Date: 1716- E-books
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Letters on the improvement of the mind , addressed to a young lady. In two volumes. By Mrs. Chapone.
Hester ChaponeDate: 1775