Arguing that an education of the intellect alone hardens the heart, Chandler sets out what she calls the human trinity of mind, affection and action, and follows it into chapters on life, manners and companionship. Her counsel is earnest and religious, warning how small, unnoticed faults can harden into great ones.
A thoughtful mid-nineteenth-century American guide to self-cultivation, for readers interested in the history of moral education. Download the free EPUB.