1860 First Edition 4 Vol Set LADY OF THE MANOR Sherwood

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Attention Collectors! Rare 1860 Four Volume Set The Lady of the Manor by Mrs. Sherwood Here is an antiquarian set of hardcover books that would be a fantastic addition to a collection! You are bidding on an antique set of hardcover books titled The Lady of the Manor - Being a Series of Conversations on the Subject of Confirmation Intended for the use of the Middle and Higher Ranks of Young Females. By Mrs. Sherwood. Published by Harper & Brothers, 1860. The set is complete in four volumes and you are bidding on all four volumes. Here is a rare set of books that was produced just before the American Civil War! Mrs. Sherwood was a prolific and fervent author of didactic and moral tales for children and young women, in which their own innate sinfulness is emphasised, as well as the dire consequences which will befall them if they slip from the path of rigorous Christian virtue. Her books were extremely popular (among well-meaning adults) as Sunday school prizes and Sunday reading in God-fearing households. Mrs. Sherwood intended The lady of the manor "for the use of the middle and higher ranks of young females." Its length, density and extreme Evangelical didacticism would certainly have made it a challenging read, although several of the individual stories contained in it, used to illustrate the Ten Commandments, phrases from the Catechism, and the Lord's Prayer, might well have been enjoyed in their own right. The stories emphasise the natural inclination of mankind to sin, and the ease with which minor faults lead to a downward spiral to degradation and, usually, a miserable death. Mrs. Sherwood's anti-Catholic fervour is also very evident. Mrs. Sherwood spent the first twelve years of her married life in India, and uses her own personal experience, producing a fascinating picture of Anglo-Indian life in the early nineteenth century. In Mrs. Sherwood's view, India is not the only exotic and benighted continent, though, and Catholic Europe is castigated in her introduction to La morgue. The horrible effects of infidel principles, and a departure from God, are pointed out in a manner particularly striking; the narrative being composed of facts, and describing scenes which are replete with inconceivable horror, but many of which must be acknowledged to be too descriptive of real life by those who have lately visited the countries in which these events are said to have taken place. Books feature black cloth binding with gold lettering on spines. The covers have blind-stamped design. The spines have chipping and some loss to top/bottom. There is some chipping to the vertical edges of spines also. The covers are securely attached. All pages tightly bound. There is some scattered foxing throughout, however, many of the pages have no foxing at all and are clean and bright. Previous owner name on half-title page (Mary A. E. Rhoads, dated May 28th, 1862). Would make a nice addition to a collection. Great gift idea! Payment: Payment is expected no later than 3 days by the end of the auction. Shipping: Shipping and delivery confirmation are $4 to buyers in the USA. Insurance is highly recommended and is the responsibility of the buyer. Thank you for looking and be sure to check out my other auctions. About Us: Ask seller a question Add to Favorite Sellers View seller's other items: Store | List read more

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