Historical Beauties for Young Ladies. Intended to Lead the Female Mind to the Love and Practice of Moral Goodness

Historical Beauties for Young Ladies. Intended to Lead the Female Mind to the Love and Practice of Moral Goodness

History, Women

Collection of stories surrounding various women from history, with the goal of educating women to morality. Individuals are sorted by themes, such as Religion, Filial Duties, Fortitude, On the Proper Employment of Time, and Humanity Contrasted with Cruelty. Under each theme, individuals are listed as sub-chapters, with most taking 1-2 pages for their description. People featured include Cleopatra, Anna Bullen, Charles the Second, Queen Mary, and "A Russian Woman".

London: T. Maiden, Sherbourne-Lane

1799

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English