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The Governess: Or, Little Female Academy
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2 out of 5
Based on 26 Ratings and 5 Reviews

Book Description
Published in 1749, the story of Mrs. Teachum and the nine pupils who make up her "little female academy" is widely recognized as the first full-length novel for children, and the first to be aimed specifically at girls. The daily experiences of Mrs. Teachum's charges are interwoven with fables and fairy tales illustrating the book's underlying principles, which draw on contemporary theories of edu... More
Book Information
PublisherBroadview Press
BindingPaperback (7 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages242
ISBN-101551114127
ISBN-13978-1551114125
Publication Date09/26/2005
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About Candace Ward (Author, Editor) : Candace Ward is a published author and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Candace Ward include The Governess; or, The Little Female Academy (Broadview Edition), Helen Kell... more
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About Sarah Fielding (Author) : Sarah Fielding is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Sarah Fielding include The Governess Or The Little Female Academy, The Governess (EasyRead Super Large 20pt ... more
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About Ward (Author) : Ward is a published author. Published credits of Ward include Study Workbook to Accompany Economics, The Singing Road, Vol.1 - Medium High Voice, Vol. 1, and The Singing Road, Vol.1 - Medium Low.
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About Henry Fielding (Editor) : Henry Fielding is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Henry Fielding include Tom Jones (Wordsworth Classics).
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