A Voice From The Fireside: Or A Few Remarks On Precociousness, And The Present Defective System Of Girls' Education (1865)
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ISBN10: 143747151X
ISBN13: 9781437471519
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jan 13 2009
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437471519
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jan 13 2009
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Voice From The Fireside: Or A Few Remarks On Precociousness, And The Present Defective System Of Girls������� Education is a book written by Mary Elizabeth Miller in 1865. The book is a critique of the education system for girls during that time, which the author believed was inadequate and failed to prepare young women for their roles in society. Miller argues that the current system of education for girls focuses too much on rote memorization and superficial accomplishments, rather than developing critical thinking skills and a sense of independence. She also criticizes the tendency to push young girls into adult roles and responsibilities before they are ready. The book is written in a conversational style and draws on personal anecdotes and experiences to support the author's arguments. A Voice From The Fireside is an important historical document that sheds light on the challenges faced by women during the 19th century and the efforts made by some to address these issues.This scarce antiquarian book is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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