Description: A truly remarkable collection of items related to a first edition progressive, feminist book: The Making of A Girl. By Eva Lovett. 240 pages. 1st edition illustrated. Published 1902 by J F Taylor & Co, New York. Very good condition. This book provides a comprehensive guide to raising girls, covering topics such as physical and emotional development, personality traits, and socialization. It presents a positive and empowering view of girlhood, challenging gender stereotypes and advocating for girls' autonomy and self-esteem. This book belonged to the daughter of the author, Alice Lovett Carson, whose name appears on the first endpage along with "November 1902." The book, in fact was dedicated to Alice. Alice Lovett Carson, was also a writer whose work appeared in St Nicholas Magazine.Included is a promotional booklet for The Making of a Girl with recommendations by important women authors of the day - Amelia E. Barr, Gabrielle E Jackson, Ruth McEnry Stuart, Kate Upson Clark, Harriet Hubbard Ayer, Caroline B LeRow, Margaret E Sangster; and favorable reviews by contemporary periodicals.A hand-written signed testimonial from Margaret E Sangster, verbiage from it appear in the promotional booklet.
Price: 198.9 USD
Location: Buffalo, New York
End Time: 2024-10-14T00:21:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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