- Young Woman's Guide to Excellence
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Much of this guide for young women is still valuable today. Despite mentions of tight lacing and other out of date matters, it contains many timeless principles. (Bria Snow)
- Chapters
- Explanation of Terms
- Female Responsibilities
- Self-Education
- Love of Improvement
- Self-Knowledge
- Conscientiousness
- Self-Government
- Self-Command
- Decision of Character
- Self-Dependence
- Reasoning and Originality
- Invention
- Observation and Reflection
- Detraction and Scandal
- The Right Use of Time
- Love of Domestic Concerns
- Frugality and Economy
- System
- Punctuality
- Exercise
- Rest and Sleep
- Industry
- Visiting
- Manners
- Health and Beauty
- Neatness and Cleanliness
- Dress and Ornament
- Dosing and Drugging
- Taking Care of the Sick
- Intellectual Improvement
- Social Improvement
- Moral Progress