Anon. The Female Aegis or, The duties of women from childhood to old age, and in most situations of life exemplified. Sampson Low, 1798. 8vo, later half leather over marbled boards; frontis. supplied in facsimile. From that strange period when an author could recommend educational reforms for young women whilst at the same time striving to allay fears that such an increase in knowledge would distract them from their domestic duties. The book is at pains to recognise the skills and capabilities o
Anon. The Female Aegis or, The duties of women from childhood to old age, and in most situations of life exemplified. Sampson Low, 1798. 8vo, later half leather over marbled boards; frontis. supplied in facsimile. From that strange period when an author could recommend educational reforms for young women whilst at the same time striving to allay fears that such an increase in knowledge would distract them from their domestic duties. The book is at pains to recognise the skills and capabilities o
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