The young woman's guide to excellence / by William A. Alcott.

  • William Alcott
Date:
1841
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    CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. EXPLANATION OF TERMS. Defining terms. The word excellence here used as nearly synonymous with holiness. What is meant by calling the work a Guide. The term Woman—why preferable, as a general term, to Lady. The class to whom this work is best adapted . ... CHAPTER 11. FEMALE RESPONSIBILITIES. Comparison of tne responsibilities of young men and young women. Saying of Dr. Rush, [ts application to young women. Definition of the term education. Bad and good education. Opinions of Solomon. Influence of a young woman in a family—in a school. Anecdotes of female influence. West, Alexamder, Caesar, Franklin. Story of a domestic in Boston. The good she is doing. Special influence of young women in families—and as sisters. Female influence iu the renovation of the world 22—42 CHAPTER III. SELF-EDUCATION. Views of Agesilaus, king of Sparta—of Solomon, king of Israel. Mistake corrected. What the wisest and best parents cannot do. What, therefore, remains to the
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