The Lady Of The Manor: Being A Series Of Conversations On The Subject Of Confirmation; Intended For The Use Of The Middle And Higher Ranks Of Young Fe

By Sherwood and Mary Martha Sherwood

Book Overview

Before the ceremony, there is the conscience. In The Lady Of The Manor, Mrs. Sherwood turns anglican confirmation preparation into intimate conversation, shaping belief into habit for the drawing rooms of regency era england. Faith meets daily life here. Volume II continues the work as a religious dialogue book: a courteous, searching exchange designed as an anglican catechetical guide, guiding readers through doctrine, prayer, and the responsibilities of a vowed Christian life. As a christian conduct book, it is less about public display than inward steadiness; its pages press for christian moral instruction expressed in self-command, compassion, and truthful speech. Written expressly for young ladies of the middle and higher ranks, it offers a vivid window onto female piety and virtue in 19th century britain, and stands beside the era's wider tradition of devotional guidance, including the influence of hannah more conduct books. Sherwood's authority reflects the moral pedagogy of her day, when Confirmation marked a turning point in a young person's public and private identity within parish and home. Modern readers will value it as both spiritual preparation and social history: a disciplined, practical companion for families seeking a homeschool religious curriculum, and a distinctive period piece for collectors of Anglican and Regency moral literature. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today -- a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike, and a volume 2 reprint worth returning to and keeping.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354501923
• ISBN13: 9789354501920
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"