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| ALEXANDER, William. The History of Women, from the Earliest Antiquity, To The Present Time; Giving Some Account of almost every interesting Particular concerning that Sex, among all Nations, ancient and modern. London: Printed for W. Strahan and T. Cadell.... 1779. 4to., recently rebound with dark brown calf spines, marble boards, raised bands, leather spine labels, (8), (1)-368, (14); (4), (1)-344, (14)pp. $2,500.00 |
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In two volumes. First edition. An interesting work dealing with the history of women and their position in various societies. After his introduction in which he outlines the state/history of women in various counties/continents he continue on with a treatment of various subjects relative to the state of women. Alexander address subject such as "Of female Education," "Of the Employments and Amusements of Women," "Of the Treatment and Condition of Women, and the various Advantages and Disadvantages of Their Sex..," "Of the Character and Conduct of Women," "Of the Influence of Female Society," "Of Delicacy and Chastity," "Of the various Opinions Entertained by Different Nations concerning Women," "Of Dress, Ornament ... whereby Women endeavour to render themselves agreeable to Men," " Of Courtship," "Of Matrimony," "Of Widowhood," and "Of the RIghts, Privileges and Immunities of the Women of Great Britain...." Former ownership name and short note on the titlepages o/w fine.
