The Young Woman's Guide

"The Young Woman's Guide" was purposed as a guide to the social duties and manners of a young woman in society. It advises on manners, dress, taking care of the sick, moral and social improvement, personal health, intellectual growth, self-education, punctuality, correct use of time, business, and household duties. Read more Continue reading Read less ABOUT THE AUTHOR
William A. Alcott (1798-1859) , physician, relative of "Little Women" author Louisa May Alcott, and founding member of the American Vegetarian Society, was also an educator, reformer, physician, and author of 108 books. He became one of the most prolific authors in early American history, and he wrote frequently on health and educational reform, as well as physical education, school and house design, family life, and diet. Many of his works are still widely cited today. --This text refers to an alternate kindleedition edition. Read more Continue reading Read less