Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ... I have often had occasion to remark the fortitude with which women sustain the most overwhelming reverses of fortune. Those disasters which break down the spirit of a man and prostrate him in the dust seem to call forth all the energies of the softer sex, and give such intrepidity and elevation to their character that at times it approaches to sublimity. Washington Irving. Next to God we are indebted to women, first for life itself, and then for making it worth having. Botee. Women are extreme in all points. They are better or worse than men. Bruy'ere. Win her and wear if you can. She is the most delightful of God's creatures--Heaven's best gift--man's joy and pride in prosperity--man's support and comfort in affliction. Percy B. Shelley. Those who allow the influence which female graces have in contributing to polish the manners of men, would do well to reflect how great an influence female morals must also have on their conduct. Blair. O fairest of creation, last and best Of all God's works, creature in whom excelled Whatever can to sight or thought be formed, Holy, divine, good, amiable, or sweet. Milton. The world was sad, the garden was a wild, And man the hermit sighed--till woman smiled. Thomas Campbell. Not she with trait'rous kiss her Master stung, Not she denied him with unfaithful tongue; She, when apostles fled, could danger brave, Last at his cross, and earliest at his grave. K 8. Barrett. But never, in her varied sphere, Is woman to the soul more dear Than when the homely task she plies, With cheerful duty in her eyes; And, every lowly path well trod, Looks meekly upward to her God. Caroline Oilman. Seek to be good, but aim not to be great; A woman's noblest station is retreat; Her fairest virtues fly from public sight;...