Woman and her Education.
Ithica, N.Y.: Andrus, McChain & Company. 1862. Large 8vo. Original printed wrappers [spotted, old institutional rubberstamp and withdrawal], stitched. 15, [1 blank] pp. About Good+. First edition.
Miss Nivison argues that, "In proportion as woman is instructed in the preservation and proper development of her womanhood, her rights will take care of themselves." She warns women against "tame and useless lives". Instead, she counsels physical and mental health, good eating habits, vigorous exercise, cautions against deformity of the spine; and advocates good posture, independence of character, "earnestness, sincerity, courage and intelligence." For, "the slaves of fashion are more to be pitied, than even the African slave." Woman "was designed by nature to be the first and constant instructor of the young," and to rule the domestic sphere.
Not in Sabin, Eberstadt, Decker, NUC (which records an 1864 item by Nivison, with one location), or OCLC.
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