Emma F. Angell Drake, Edward Westermarck

What a Young Wife Ought to Know (eBook, ePUB)

With an Essay from The History of Human Marriage By Edward Westermarck

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Originally published in 1901, 'What a Young Wife Ought to Know' is a vintage guide for young married women written by Emma F. Angell Drake. It includes guidance on all manner of subjects including how to dress, how to behave, how to bring up children, and much more besides. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the roles of women at the turn of the 20th century, and is it not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Chapters include: "Intelligence Of The Young Wife", "Home And Dress", "Health Of The Young Wife", "The Choice Of A Husband", "What Shall A Young Wife Expect To Be To Her Husband", "Trousseau And Wedding Presents", "The Marital Relations", "Preparation For Motherhood", "Preparation For Fatherhood", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an introductory essay by Edward Westermarck from his book "The History of Human Marriage".

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Oktober 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781528787772
• Artikelnr.: 57929635

Autorenporträt

Emma Frances Angell Drake (1849-1925) was an American physician, author, and reformer, who made significant contributions to the literature on women's health and social issues of the early 20th century. Drake was born in Illinois and later graduated from the Boston University School of Medicine, thus embarking on a career that amalgamated her medical expertise with advocacy for women's rights. In her literary pursuits, Drake's notable work, 'What a Young Wife Ought to Know' (1901), stands out as an emblematic text, mirroring the social mores and prevailing attitudes towards women's sexuality and reproductive health. In this book, she delicately navigates the line between medical advice and moral discourse, reflecting the educational emphasis of the era for preparing women for the responsibilities of marriage and family life. While less remembered today, Drake's contributions were part of a broader movement that sought to empower women through knowledge and to promote public health. Her literary style, encased within the socio-medical genre, often employed an accessible narrative to discuss complex issues, aiming to reach a broad audience of women seeking guidance in a rapidly changing society. Throughout her works, Drake maintained a clear, didactic tone, emblematic of her dual roles as an educator and a physician.