The Victorian governess
Hughes, Kathryn, 1959-1993
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This work explores what life of the home schoolroom was actually like. Drawing on original diaries and a variety of sources, the author describes why the period 1840-80 was the classic age of the governess. She examines their numbers, recruitment, teaching methods, social position and prospects.
Main title:
The Victorian governess / Kathryn Hughes.
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Imprint:
London : Hambledon, 1993.
Collation:
xvi,256p.,[4]p. of plates : ill., facsims.,ports. ; 25cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p237-252. - Includes index.
ISBN:
9781852850029
Language:
English
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BRN:
190061