The Mother's Friend: or Familiar Directions for forming the mental and moral habits of young children.

Cooperstown, NY:: H. & E. Phinney, 1841., 1841. 12mo. x, [11]-240 pp. Engraved frontispiece; some stains, browning. Original full calf, simple spine gilt-rules, black leather spine label; upper joint reinforced with kozo, rubbed. Good. Frederick A. Frye bookplate. Rare. American editor's notice: This volume is a republication of an English work, in a form considerably different from that in which it first appeared.--Page [iii]. The American editor was Jacob Abbott, who originally edited the work for Abbott's series [later Abbott's Fire-Side series]. / On child rearing and advice for mothering or parenting. Among the selections: Nature of the maternal trust, Early infancy, First formation of character, Influence of early associations, Temper, Justice and generosity, Activity, industry and perseverance, Manners and orders, Vanity and affectation, Fearfulness and fortitude, Early lessons and amusements, Truth, Obedience, Rewards and punishments, The nursery maid, Religious instruction.