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Title: A Father's Legacy to His Daughters
Note: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Introduction -- Religion -- Conduct and behaviour -- Amusements -- Friendship, love, marriage.
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Summary: "A Father's Legacy to His Daughters" by John Gregory is a collection of heartfelt letters written in the late 18th century. This instructive book serves as a guide for young women, offering advice on conduct, morality, religion, friendships, love, and marriage, all from the perspective of a caring father who is aware of the challenges their future may hold. The author, a father himself, penned these insights during a time when societal norms placed great emphasis on the behavior and virtues expected of women. In this book, Gregory addresses the emotional and social challenges that his daughters will face as they navigate life without a mother. He emphasizes values such as modesty, integrity, and the importance of maintaining religious faith and moral conduct. Gregory offers practical advice on a range of relevant topics, including the nature of friendships, the significance of choosing suitable marriage partners, and the cultivation of a strong character that would earn respect and admiration. His observations are deeply rooted in paternal affection, providing a unique combination of personal insight and moral instruction aimed at preparing his daughters for their future roles in society. Overall, this book serves as a timeless exploration of the dynamics of women’s lives during the author's era, reflecting on the values that are still relevant today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gregory, John, 1724-1773
EBook No.: 50108
Published: Oct 1, 2015
Downloads: 265
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Conduct of life
Subject: Young women
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Father's Legacy to His Daughters
Note: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Introduction -- Religion -- Conduct and behaviour -- Amusements -- Friendship, love, marriage.
Credits:
Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet
Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A Father's Legacy to His Daughters" by John Gregory is a collection of heartfelt letters written in the late 18th century. This instructive book serves as a guide for young women, offering advice on conduct, morality, religion, friendships, love, and marriage, all from the perspective of a caring father who is aware of the challenges their future may hold. The author, a father himself, penned these insights during a time when societal norms placed great emphasis on the behavior and virtues expected of women. In this book, Gregory addresses the emotional and social challenges that his daughters will face as they navigate life without a mother. He emphasizes values such as modesty, integrity, and the importance of maintaining religious faith and moral conduct. Gregory offers practical advice on a range of relevant topics, including the nature of friendships, the significance of choosing suitable marriage partners, and the cultivation of a strong character that would earn respect and admiration. His observations are deeply rooted in paternal affection, providing a unique combination of personal insight and moral instruction aimed at preparing his daughters for their future roles in society. Overall, this book serves as a timeless exploration of the dynamics of women’s lives during the author's era, reflecting on the values that are still relevant today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gregory, John, 1724-1773
EBook No.: 50108
Published: Oct 1, 2015
Downloads: 265
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Conduct of life
Subject: Young women
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.