Mrs. Leicester's School, Or, the History of Several Young Ladies, Related by Themselves
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Chapter Book · 2025

Mrs. Leicester's School, Or, the History of Several Young Ladies, Related by Themselves

By Mary Lamb, William Harvey, John William Cook

Young girls' tales reveal 19th-century life, exploring family, loss, and friendship.

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Step into Mrs. Leicester's school, where each young girl shares her story, unveiling the joys and trials of early 19th-century life. Through themes of family, loss, and friendship, these narratives offer a window into the past, capturing the essence of growing up in a world of change. What secrets and lessons will these girls reveal?

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“Mrs. Leicester’s School” is a collection of short stories, each narrated by a different young girl attending Mrs. Leicester’s school. First published in 1809, this charming work offers a glimpse into the lives and perspectives of young women in the early 19th century. The stories, penned primarily by Mary Lamb, explore themes of family, loss, friendship, and moral development. With its engaging narratives and relatable characters, “Mrs. Leicester’s School” provides a valuable insight into the social and educational experiences of girls during this period. The collection remains a captivating read for those interested in children’s literature, women’s studies, and the history of education.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
190
Audience
Adult
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Publication
Published
May 22, 2025
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9781023725569

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