Winsome Womanhood by Margaret E. Sangster (1901), Fleming H. Revell Company, Ornate Hardcover
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Experience the early 1900s through this one-of-a-kind guide, offering expert advice on achieving a harmonious balance between grace, functionality, and unwavering devotion, as envisioned by Margaret E. Sangster for the women of her time.
Overview:
Written at the turn of the 20th century, Winsome Womanhood outlines a range of ideals for women, from channeling the glamorous magnetism of Sarah Bernhardt to serving community, family, and church with unwavering devotion.
Readers will discover perspectives on virtue, neatness, and practical skills, all woven with a sense of Protestant evangelical faith.
Specifications:
Title: Winsome Womanhood
Author: Margaret E. Sangster
Illustrator: William Buckingham Dyer
Publication Date: 1901
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
Format: Hardcover (ornate)
Pages: 260
Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1 inches
Language: English
Genre: Christian Advice / Women’s Studies / Historical Nonfiction
Condition: Pre-owned copy; see photos for details
About the Author: Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
Margaret Elizabeth Sangster was an American poet, author, and editor. Inspired by family and church life, her writing included poetry, hymns, and various prose pieces. She also worked as a book reviewer, short story writer, and “verse maker.” In Winsome Womanhood, she blends practical household advice with faith-based wisdom and personal development tips for women.
Grace and Grit of Another Time:
Open these pages to see how women were encouraged to cultivate both spiritual depth and worldly competencies in the early 1900s. Part vintage etiquette manual, part Christian devotional, it reflects the values and aspirations of its era.
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This 1901 Fleming H. Revell ornate hardcover carries illustrations by William Buckingham Dyer, and it suits a shelf of turn of the century etiquette and women's history. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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