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Madam Johnson's Present: Or Every Young Woman's Companion, in Useful and Universal Knowledge (1770)

Madam Johnson's Present: Or Every Young Woman's Companion, in Useful and Universal Knowledge (1770)

Johnson, Mary

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ISBN10: 1104356260
ISBN13: 9781104356262
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Madam Johnson's Present: Or Every Young Woman's Companion, In Useful And Universal Knowledge is a book written by Mary Johnson in 1770. The book is a comprehensive guide for young women, covering a wide range of topics from household management to personal hygiene, from education to etiquette, and from fashion to health. The book is divided into several sections, each focused on a specific topic. The first section covers the basics of household management, including cooking, cleaning, and sewing. The second section is on personal hygiene, including advice on bathing, grooming, and dressing. The third section is on education, including suggestions for reading, writing, and arithmetic. The fourth section is on etiquette, covering proper behavior in social situations, including manners at the table, in conversation, and in public. The fifth section is on fashion, including advice on clothing, hairstyles, and accessories. The final section is on health, covering topics such as diet, exercise, and common illnesses.Overall, Madam Johnson's Present is a valuable resource for young women in the 18th century, providing them with practical advice and guidance on how to navigate their daily lives. The book also provides insight into the social norms and expectations of the time, making it a fascinating historical document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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