Mother's Book

By Lydia Maria Francis Child

Book Overview

Child's 1831 book on childhood and motherhood, with its "plain, practical good-sense, written with earnestness and simplicity of style," offers chapters on Early Cultivation of Intellect, Amusements and Employments, Politeness, Management during the Teens, and Views of Matrimony. This facsimile edition was published in cooperation with Old Sturbridge Village.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557091242
• ISBN13: 9781557091246
• Release Date: December 1989
• Publisher: Applewood Books
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A Real Gem for Mothers!

This book may be old, but the wisdom and beauty of it is timeless. It’s truly helped make me a better, more loving, more connected mother. Falls into the category of Charlotte Mason and Montessori. I give a copy to every new mother I know.