The Unionist 1833-12-19
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DAUGHTER’S OWN BOOK.
A SERIES of letters from a Father to his daughter; by Rev. W. B. Sprague.
The character of this book is practical, and is one of the most valuable treatises on the culture and discipline of the female mind, which has been published. It is a work we can most sincerely recommend to every parent and every daughter in our country. The contents are
Chapter 1, Introduction.
2d. Early Friendships
3d. Education—general directions.
4. Education—various branches.
5. Education—domestic economy.
6. General reading.
7. Independence of Mind.
8. Forming the manners.
9. Conversation. 10. Amusements. 11. Intercourse with the World. 12. Marriage. 13. Forming Religious Sentiments. 14. Proper mode of treating Religious Error. 15. Practical Religion. 16. Self Knowledge. 17. Self Government. 18. Humility. 19. Improvement of Time. 20. Preparation for Death.
This book is embellished with a beautiful frontispiece and is put up in fancy paper binding, price 50 cents, strong cambric do. 62 cts.; beautifully embossed and gilt, 1,25.