The Mother's Book

The Mother's Book was published in 1831. Its Author, Lydia Maria Child, had already received acclaim as a novelist and the author of a popular book of domestic advice. While this volume never earned the enthusiastic following of The American Frugal H... Read more

The Mother's Book was published in 1831. Its Author, Lydia Maria Child, had already received acclaim as a novelist and the author of a popular book of domestic advice. While this volume never earned the enthusiastic following of The American Frugal Housewife among 19th century readers, it provides late 20th century readers with a comprehensive view of childhood and motherhood a century and a half ago. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pierides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: On the Means of Developing the Bodily Senses in Earliest Infancy Early Development of the Affections Early Cultivation of Intellect Management in Childhood Amusements and Employments Sunday, Religion, Views of Death, Supernatural Appearances Advice Concerning Books List of Good Books for Various Ages Pol Less