Letters from James Alexander (1804—1859) to his younger brother, on the virtues and vices, the duties and dangers of youth.
Category Archives: Family
Arthur, T.S. – Advice to Young Ladies on Their Duties and Conduct in Life
Advice to Young Ladies on Their Duties and Conduct in Life is a moral advice work by an older author.
Cobbett, W. – Advice to Young Men, and Woman
n this book (format of 6 letters) by Cobbett (Anglican) a Series of Letters, Addressed to a Youth, a Bachelor, a Lover, a Husband, a Father, a Citizen, or a Subject.
Abbott, John – Christian Mother
Abbott, John – Christian Mother is a simple little book about mothers from a Christian point of view. Long esteemed as one of the most valued works from the 19th century on the art of mothering and the glory of the work of the mother at home. For any girl who was raised without much discipline and in need of instruction on proper discipline of her own children, this is a superb guide. Biblical counsel on Christian child rearing. Excellent little read.
Bouwman Form for the Solemnisation of Marriage
Bouwman Form for the Solemnisation of Marriage is a 15 chapter work on marriage. Bouwman looks at the OT background, and the spiritual aspect of marriage as paralleling our relationship (Israel’s) with God as husband and wife. He has a chapter on divorce (his position is that it is valid for fornication).