The mothers of England
Subtitle: their influence & responsibility
By: by the author of the Women of England
Publisher: Fisher, Son, & Co.
Published: 1843
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 390
Subjects: Mothers; Women
Other titles: Englishwoman's family library
Description: In this last of a series of four advice books for young English women by Sarah Stickney Ellis discusses the Victorian ideal of womanhood and the duty of British women in childrearing
Table of contents: title: I. A mother's first thoughts; title: II. Authority, influence, and example; title: III. The use of a mind; title: IV. Elements of character; title: V. Generosity and affection; title: VI. Individual and social happiness; title: VII. Moral courage and worldly-mindedness; title: VIII. General duties of a mother; title: IX. Hints on education; title: X. On the training of boys; title: XI. On the training of girls; title: XII. On religious influence.