James Fordyce - Sermons pour les jeunes dames et les jeunes demoiselles - 1778

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James Fordyce’s *Sermons pour les jeunes dames et les jeunes demoiselles* is a French-language, leather-bound volume published in 1778.

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James Fordyce (1720-1796). Sermons for Young Ladies and Young Dames. Paris, Estienne, 1778, xv-465 pp.

A volume in octavo (170x100 mm), spine with raised bonds ornate, red morocco title label, marbled edges (binding of the period). Head cap partially shaved; otherwise fine binding. Interior fresh, without foxing.

First French edition of Sermons for Young Ladies written by James Fordyce, Scottish pastor and preacher.

In these sermons, Fordyce develops a conception of female education based on piety, modesty, virtue and self-control. He addresses young women by discussing their religious and social duties, their conduct, their reading, and their place in society.

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James Fordyce (1720-1796). Sermons for Young Ladies and Young Dames. Paris, Estienne, 1778, xv-465 pp.

A volume in octavo (170x100 mm), spine with raised bonds ornate, red morocco title label, marbled edges (binding of the period). Head cap partially shaved; otherwise fine binding. Interior fresh, without foxing.

First French edition of Sermons for Young Ladies written by James Fordyce, Scottish pastor and preacher.

In these sermons, Fordyce develops a conception of female education based on piety, modesty, virtue and self-control. He addresses young women by discussing their religious and social duties, their conduct, their reading, and their place in society.

Seller's Story

Delivery in person possible in Paris
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Religion
Book title
Sermons pour les jeunes dames et les jeunes demoiselles
Author/ Illustrator
James Fordyce
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1778
Height
17 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
10 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
465
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Objects sold
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