American Girl's Book (1831)

The American Girl's Book, written by Eliza Leslie and first published in 1831, is a comprehensive guidebook for young girls in America during the early 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including etiquette, fashion, cooking, needlework, and household management. In the first section of the book, Leslie provides advice on how to behave in various social situations, such as how to make introductions, how to write letters, and how to behave at parties. The second section focuses on fashion, offering tips on how to dress appropriately for different occasions and how to make your own clothes. The third section of the book is dedicated to cooking and includes recipes for a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to cakes and desserts. The fourth section covers needlework and includes instructions for embroidery, knitting, and other types of handiwork. The final section of the book is devoted to household management, offering advice on how to keep a clean and organized home, how to manage finances, and how to care for children and pets. Throughout the book, Leslie emphasizes the importance of good manners, hard work, and self-improvement, making it a valuable resource for young girls seeking guidance on how to become successful and respectable women in early America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.