Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Beatrice, or the Unknown Relatives, Vol. 1 of 3
The Object of this narrative is to portray, for the consideration Of young girls now first emerging into society, the enlightened happi ness derived from the religion Of England, founded on the Bible, contrasted with the misery arising from the superstition of Italy, founded on the Breviary; and in exemplifying both from the best authorities, it has been done with a most careful and most laborious refer ence to the standard authors of the English Church, and of the Popish persuasion.
If an India-rubber quill could be invented to rub out every word that should not be written, the author would be particularly happy to Obtain the advantage of it on this occasion.
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