Young Woman's Guide to Excellence

by William A. Alcott

32 chapters6h 59mEnglish1840

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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 Despite mentions of tight lacing and other out of date matters, it contains many timeless principles.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 (32)

1Explanation of Terms

440

2Female Responsibilities

1429

3Self-Education

622

4Love of Improvement

602

5Self-Knowledge

984

6Conscientiousness

1324

7Self-Government

1449

8Self-Command

705

9Decision of Character

515

10Self-Dependence

981

11Reasoning and Originality

618

12Invention

186

13Observation and Reflection

244

14Detraction and Scandal

380

15The Right Use of Time

398

16Love of Domestic Concerns

761

17Frugality and Economy

421

18System

348

19Punctuality

1042

20Exercise

1396

21Rest and Sleep

1475

22Industry

384

23Visiting

534

24Manners

446

25Health and Beauty

441

26Neatness and Cleanliness

692

27Dress and Ornament

1644

28Dosing and Drugging

429

29Taking Care of the Sick

664

30Intellectual Improvement

1284

31Social Improvement

1696

32Moral Progress

659

Young Woman's Guide to Excellence

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Chapters (32)

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