Francois J. Fenelon; Rev. T.F. Dibdin

FENELON'S TREATISE ON THE EDUCATION OF DAUGHTERS: Translated from the French, and Adapted to English Readers, with an Original Chapter, "On Religious Studies."

Albany: Backus and Whiting, 1806. First American Edition. Leather. 251p. A small hardcover book bound in full brown leather. Boards rubbed, bumped, and starting to crack off, but still well enough attached for gentle handling. Spine ends chipped. Bottom corner chipped off page xi (text unaffected). Lots of spotty, light stains and other blemishes scattered throughout the text, but otherwise, no notes or underlining. Rear endpapers torn and covered in pencil scribbles. Binding secure. Item #175126

Bishop Fenelon (1651-1715) was an advocate for women's education. Measures approx. 6.75" x 4.25"

Price: $150.00