Young Woman's Guide to Excellence
William A. Alcott
Play
Length 7 h
Chapters 32
First published 1840
Much of this guide for young women is still valuable today. Despite mentions of tight lacing and other out of date matters, it contains many timeless principles. (Bria Snow)
Chapters
1
Explanation of Terms Read by Bria Snow 7:20
2
Female Responsibilities Read by Bria Snow 23:49
3
Self-Education Read by Bria Snow 10:22
4
Love of Improvement Read by Bria Snow 10:02
5
Self-Knowledge Read by Bria Snow 16:24
6
Conscientiousness Read by Bria Snow 22:04
7
Self-Government Read by Bria Snow 24:09
8
Self-Command Read by Bria Snow 11:45
9
Decision of Character Read by Bria Snow 8:35
10
Self-Dependence Read by Bria Snow 16:21
11
Reasoning and Originality Read by Bria Snow 10:18
12
Invention Read by Bria Snow 3:06
13
Observation and Reflection Read by Bria Snow 4:04
14
Detraction and Scandal Read by Bria Snow 6:20
15
The Right Use of Time Read by Bria Snow 6:38
16
Love of Domestic Concerns Read by Bria Snow 12:41
17
Frugality and Economy Read by Bria Snow 7:01
18
System Read by Bria Snow 5:48
19
Punctuality Read by Bria Snow 17:22
20
Exercise Read by Bria Snow 23:16
21
Rest and Sleep Read by Bria Snow 24:35
22
Industry Read by Bria Snow 6:24
23
Visiting Read by Bria Snow 8:54
24
Manners Read by Bria Snow 7:26
25
Health and Beauty Read by Bria Snow 7:21
26
Neatness and Cleanliness Read by Bria Snow 11:32
27
Dress and Ornament Read by Bria Snow 27:24
28
Dosing and Drugging Read by Bria Snow 7:09
29
Taking Care of the Sick Read by Bria Snow 11:04
30
Intellectual Improvement Read by Bria Snow 21:24
31
Social Improvement Read by Bria Snow 28:16
32
Moral Progress Read by Bria Snow 10:59
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