American Lady's Preceptor; A Compilation of Observations, Essays, and Political Effusions baixar o livro de graça

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1811. Excerpt: ... ous disposition of George is happily blended with the brave and careless gayety of Frank, who, not without reason, talis bis friend the "Sage Mentor." You see my daughter; she is the well earned praise of my life. You see my grandchildren fondly soliciting my love and notice. You see your worthy friend Davenport treading the downhill of life with honour and peace; and you see in me the example that the upright of heart, even in this world, are blessed." THE WEST INDIANS. "You know that I was born in Jamaica; and that I possess in that island a considerable estate, once the property of my parents. My mother died when I was only six months old. 1 was nursed and reared by a white woman, the wife of one o?the overseers of the plantation on which we resided. This woman had been my mother's housekeeper, and she continued to superintend the domestic affairs of the family with fidelity after her decease. Her tender care in regard to me well merited the confidence which my father reposed in her; for she was without reproach, unless heexcessive indulgence to her charge be construed into one, by that candour which considers the motives that govern d her; for she thought it an imputation on her affection and respect for my mother, when a tear fell from my eyes. "My good father had not altogether the same apology for the same weakness in regard to hia child: for he was a man of sense; yet he treated me with fondness as pernicious as that of my faithful nurse. At ten years of age it is probable he discovered something of this truth; and in spite of nurse's tears, and his own reluctant heart, he consigned mc to the care of his friends. Mr. and Mrs. Delmy, in order that I might receive that education in London which he despaired of obtaining for me under his own eye. Mrs...