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“... the physical and domestic education of daughters should occupy the principal attention of mothers, in childhood: and the stimulation of the intellect should be very much reduced.”

Quote by Catharine Beecher

Book:A Treatise on Domestic Economy: For the Use of Young Ladies at Home, and at School

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A Treatise on Domestic Economy: For the Use of Young Ladies at Home, and at School

This work presents a formal treatise on domestic economy, providing guidance on the practical skills required for managing a household. Written specifically for young ladies, the text serves as an educational resource for both home study and school instruction, covering topics related to household organization, management, and related domestic skills. more

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Catharine Beecher

Catharine Beecher was an American educator and social reformer who significantly influenced the role of women in society. Known for her advocacy of women's education and her efforts to improve the conditions of the poor and the mentally ill, Beecher was born on September 6, 1800, and died on May 12, 1878. more

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Book:Common Sense Applied to Religion: Or, The Bible and the People

Source: Common Sense Applied to Religion: Or, The Bible and the People

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Source: Common Sense Applied to Religion: Or, The Bible and the People

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Source: The true remedy for the wrongs of woman: with a history of an enterprise having that for its object

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Author:Catharine Beecher

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Source: Woman's Profession as Mother and Educator: With Views in Opposition to Woman Suffrage

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Book:Woman's Profession as Mother and Educator: With Views in Opposition to Woman Suffrage

Source: Woman's Profession as Mother and Educator: With Views in Opposition to Woman Suffrage