An edition of How to be a Lady
(2008)
How to be a Lady
a book for girls, containing useful hints on the formation of character
by Harvey Newcomb
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The ethical principles and practices outlined by the author of this volume constitute indispensable advice for Christian girls who desire to become godly women for the glory of God. Chapter titles include "Piety as the Spring of Action and Regulator of the Soul," "Treatment of Brothers and Sisters and Others in the Family," "Behavior at Table," "Choice of Society and Formation of Friendships," "Government of the Tongue," etc. This book should be in every home, and in the library of every young lady. - Publisher.
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How to be a Lady: a book for girls, containing useful hints on the formation of character
2008, Crown Rights Book Company
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in English
0970852584 9780970852588
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Table of Contents
On childhood and youth
Nature and objects of education
Piety, as the spring of action, and regulator of the soul
Filial piety
Treatment of brothers and sisters, and others in the family
Behaviour at school
Behaviour at table
Behaviour at family worship
Private prayer
Keeping the Sabbath
Habits
Education of the body
Knowledge of household affairs
Education of the heart
Education of the mind
Reading
Writing
Indolence
On doing one thing at a time
On finishing what is begun
Choice of society and formation of friendships
Ornamental education
On amusements
Government of the tongue
On the art of agreeable and profitable conversation
Inquisitiveness
On the importance of being able to say, "no"
On being useful
On being contented
Union of serious piety with habitual cheerfulness
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