The Boarding School: Familiar conversations between a governess and her pupils.
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About this eBook
| Author | Unknown |
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| Title |
The Boarding School: Familiar conversations between a governess and her pupils. Written for the amusement and instruction of young ladies. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "The Boarding School: Familiar Conversations Between a Governess and Her Pupils" is an engaging instructional narrative likely written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Elizabeth Adair and her sister Jane, who find themselves navigating the challenges of teaching young ladies in a boarding school setting. The book explores themes of education, character development, and social dynamics among children. The opening of the narrative sets the stage with Elizabeth expressing her trepidation about taking on the role of a governess, revealing her reluctance to abandon her previous indulgences and the comforts of home. Jane, on the other hand, encourages her to confront her fears and embrace the teaching experience, providing guidance on how to effectively engage with their young pupils. The first interactions introduce notable characters, including Mrs. Adair, their mother, as she prepares them to welcome their first set of pupils, highlighting the contrasting personalities of the sisters and establishing the expectations and responsibilities that come with the teaching profession. Through light-hearted banter and early challenges, the reader is drawn into the educational journey that the sisters must embark upon, filled with both lessons and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27804 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 50 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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