The Girl's Own Book (1835)

The Girl's Own Book is a classic children's book written by Lydia Maria Francis Child and first published in 1835. The book is a collection of stories, advice, and activities aimed at young girls, covering a wide range of topics from cooking and sewing to science and history. The book is divided into sections, each covering a different topic, and includes chapters on household management, health and beauty, nature study, and moral lessons. The Girl's Own Book was groundbreaking in its time, as it was one of the first books written specifically for young girls and was aimed at empowering them to take control of their own lives. The book is still popular today and is considered a classic of children's literature.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.