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The Young Woman's Guide to Excellence

William A. Alcott (1798 - 1859)

Much of this guide for young women is still valuable today. Despite mentions of tight lacing and other out of date matters, it contains many timeless principles. (Bria Snow)

Genre(s): Self-Help

Language: English

Section	Chapter	Reader	Time
Play 01	Explanation of Terms	Bria Snow	00:07:20
Play 02	Female Responsibilities	Bria Snow	00:23:49
Play 03	Self-Education	Bria Snow	00:10:22
Play 04	Love of Improvement	Bria Snow	00:10:02
Play 05	Self-Knowledge	Bria Snow	00:16:24
Play 06	Conscientiousness	Bria Snow	00:22:04
Play 07	Self-Government	Bria Snow	00:24:09
Play 08	Self-Command	Bria Snow	00:11:45
Play 09	Decision of Character	Bria Snow	00:08:35
Play 10	Self-Dependence	Bria Snow	00:16:21
Play 11	Reasoning and Originality	Bria Snow	00:10:18
Play 12	Invention	Bria Snow	00:03:06
Play 13	Observation and Reflection	Bria Snow	00:04:04
Play 14	Detraction and Scandal	Bria Snow	00:06:20
Play 15	The Right Use of Time	Bria Snow	00:06:38
Play 16	Love of Domestic Concerns	Bria Snow	00:12:41
Play 17	Frugality and Economy	Bria Snow	00:07:01
Play 18	System	Bria Snow	00:05:48
Play 19	Punctuality	Bria Snow	00:17:22
Play 20	Exercise	Bria Snow	00:23:16
Play 21	Rest and Sleep	Bria Snow	00:24:35
Play 22	Industry	Bria Snow	00:06:24
Play 23	Visiting	Bria Snow	00:08:54
Play 24	Manners	Bria Snow	00:07:26
Play 25	Health and Beauty	Bria Snow	00:07:21
Play 26	Neatness and Cleanliness	Bria Snow	00:11:32
Play 27	Dress and Ornament	Bria Snow	00:27:24
Play 28	Dosing and Drugging	Bria Snow	00:07:09
Play 29	Taking Care of the Sick	Bria Snow	00:11:04
Play 30	Intellectual Improvement	Bria Snow	00:21:24
Play 31	Social Improvement	Bria Snow	00:28:16
Play 32	Moral Progress	Bria Snow	00:10:59

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