The American ideal of the "true woman" as reflected in advice books to young women
By: edited with an introduction by Carolyn De Swarte Gifford.
Contributors: Gifford, Carolyn De Swarte.; Wise, Daniel, 1813-1898.
Series: Women in American Protestant religion, 1800-1930 ;; 2
Publisher: Garland Pub.
Published: 1987
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
Subjects: Marriage.; Young women -- Conduct of life.
Other titles: Bridal greetings.; Young lady's counsellor.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
First work originally published under title: Bridal greetings. New York : Carlton & Phillips, 1854; 2nd work originally published under title: The young lady's counsellor, or, Outlines and illustrations of the sphere, the duties, and the dangers of young women. New York : Carlton & Porter, 1855.