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The young misses magazine : containing dialogues between a governess and several young ladies of quality, her scholars. : In which each lady is made to speak according to her particular genius, temper, and inclination: their several faults are pointed out, and the easy way to mend them, as well as to think, and speak, and act properly; no less care being taken to form their hearts to goodness, than to enlighten their understandings with useful knowledge. : A short and clear abridgement is also given of sacred and profane history, and some lessons in geography. : The useful is blended throughout with the agreeable, the whole being interspersed with proper reflections and moral tales. : Vol. I[-II].

Author/creator Leprince de Beaumont, Jeanne-Marie, 1711-1780
Format Book and Microform
Publication InfoWhitehall [Penn.] : Printed for William Young, bookseller and stationer, no. 52 South Second Street, Philadelphia, M,D,CCC. [1800]
Description2 volumes ; 15 cm (12mo)
Subject(s)
Uniform titleMagasin des adolescentes. English
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 38324
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 38324. ^A478749
General noteRunning title: Dialogues between young ladies and their governess.
General noteAttributed to Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont by Evans.
General noteSignatures: v. 1, pi1,2,3 A-2E⁶ 2F1; v. 2, pi² A-2C⁶ 2D⁴.
General noteVol. 1: [2], 341, [1] p.; v. 2: 324 p.
General noteBookseller's advertisements, v. 1, p. [3], [242]; v. 2, p. [4].
References Evans 38324
References Evans 39159
References Welch, d'A.A. Amer. children's books, 749.3
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 38324; 39159).
Genre/formJuvenile literature 1800.
Genre/formDialogues.
Genre/formBooksellers' advertisements Pennsylvania Philadelphia.

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 38824 ✔ Available
Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 39159 ✔ Available