Obsolete Ideas, In Six Letters, Addressed To Maria (1807)

By A friend

Book Overview

""Obsolete Ideas, In Six Letters, Addressed To Maria"" is a book written by an anonymous author who goes by the name of ""A Friend"". The book was published in 1807 and is a collection of six letters written to a woman named Maria. The letters address various outdated and old-fashioned ideas that were prevalent during the time period, such as the belief in witchcraft, the subjugation of women, and the idea that slavery was a necessary evil.Throughout the book, ""A Friend"" argues against these ideas, using reason and logic to show why they are no longer relevant or acceptable in modern society. The author also provides examples of people who have successfully challenged these ideas and helped to bring about change.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. It is an important historical document that provides insight into the social and cultural attitudes of the time period, as well as the ways in which people were beginning to challenge and question these attitudes.Overall, ""Obsolete Ideas, In Six Letters, Addressed To Maria"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that remains relevant today, as many of the issues it addresses continue to be debated and discussed in contemporary society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166591352
• ISBN13: 9781166591359
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"