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The ladies monitor: or, instructions for the fair sex. Written in French by the celebrated Madam de Maintenon, for the use of the young ladies of St. Cyr; and now first translated into English by Mr. Rollos.
Maintenon, Madame de, 1635-1719.Date: M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]
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Female conduct: being an essay on the art of pleasing. To be practised by the fair sex, before, and after marriage. A poem, in two books. Humbly dedicated, to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. Inscribed to Plautilla. The second edition, with large additions. By Thomas Marriott, Esq;
Marriott, Thomas, -1766.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]
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Mental improvement for a young lady, on her entrance into the world; addressed to a favourite niece.
Green, Sarah, approximately 1763-1808.Date: MDCCXCIII. [1793]
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Les caractères, par Madame de Puisieux. Seconde partie, ...
Puisieux, Madame de (Madeleine), 1720-1798.Date: 1751
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The accomplished ladies rich closet of rarities: or, The ingenious gentlewoman and servant-maids delightfull companion : Containing many excellent things for the accomplishment of the female sex, after the exactest manner and method, viz. (1.) The art of distilling. (2.) Making artificial wines. (3.) Making syrups. ... (14.) The accomplished dairy-maids directions, &c. ... To which is added a second part, containing directions for the guidance of a young gentle-woman as to her behaviour & seemly deportment, &c.
J. S. (John Shirley), active 1680-1702Date: 1687
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The young lady's companion; or, beauty's looking-glass. Consisting of infalible rules for improving the natural charms ofthe fair sex, to such Advantage, as to put it in the Power of every Woman to render herself amiable both to God and Man. Being Instructions to Female Youth in what Manner to govern themselves in Respect to Religion; the Choice of a Husband; the Management of a House, Family and Children; Rules for their General Behaviour and Conversation; what Kind of Friendships to contract; how and when to censure properly; Cautions against Vanity and Affectation; the Folly and Decency of Pride; the Use and Abuse of Diversions; and the Beauty and Advantages of Virtue in every Station and Circumstance of Life. In a letter of advice from a father to his daughter, after the Decease of her Mother. Written by a person of quality.
Person of quality.Date: 1740
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Advice to unmarried women: to recover and reclaim the fallen; and to prevent the fall of others, into the snares and consequences of seduction.
Date: MDCCXCI. [1791]
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Female conduct: being an essay on the art of pleasing. To be practised by the fair sex, before, and after marriage. A poem, in two books. The third edition. By Thomas Marriott, Esq;
Marriott, Thomas, -1766.Date: M.DCC.LXXV. [1775]
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Sermons to young women: by James Fordyce, D.D.
Fordyce, James, 1720-1796.Date: 1796
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Instructions for the conduct of females, from infancy to old age, collected from speculation, observation, and practice; by way of familiar letters to a friend.
Date: 1788
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An address to the ladies, from a young man.
Reynolds, H. R. (Henry Revell), approximately 1775-1854.Date: 1796
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The charms of women: or, a mirrour for ladies. Wherein the accomplishments of the fair sex are impartially delineated. Under the following Heads, viz. Industry. Frugality. Chastity. Temperance. Charity. Justice. Education. Religion. Marriage. Recreations. With occasional remarks upon the dress of ladies, their Tea-Table Conversation, and Modern Gallantry. By James Bland, M.D.
Bland, James, Professor of Physic.Date: [1736]
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The ladies advocate: or, wit and beauty a match for treachery and inconstancy. Containing a series of gallantries, intrigues, and amours, fortunate and sinister; quarrels and reconciliations, between lovers: conjugal plagues and comforts, vexations and endearments; with man remarkable incidents and adventures, the effects of love and jealousy, fidelity and inconstancy. Exhibiting such a surprizing variety of scenes in the amatorial commerce between the two sexes, as, though strictly true, are scarce to be parallelled in the most inventive romance. Digested in the manner of a novel, and interspersed with occasional remarks.
Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]
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The whole duty of a woman.
Lady, active 1701.Date: 1701?]
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The whole duty of a woman: or, a guide to the female sex, ... Written by a lady.
Lady, active 1701.Date: 1712
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The female guardian. Designed to correct some of the foibles incident to girls, and supply them with innocent amusement for their hours of leisure. By a lady.
Lady.Date: (mdcclxxxiv.) [1784]
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An enquiry into the duties of the female sex. By Thomas Gisborne, M.A.
Gisborne, Thomas, 1758-1846.Date: 1798
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Les caractères, par Madame de Puisieux. ...
Puisieux, Madame de (Madeleine), 1720-1798.Date: 1755
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A letter humbly addressed to the Right Honourable the Earl of Chesterfield. By Mrs. Teresia Constantia Muilman.
Muilman, Teresia Constantia, 1709-1765.Date: 1750
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An account of the character, the manners, and the understanding, of women, indifferent ages, and different parts of the world. Translated from the French of Mons. Thomas, by Mr. Kindersley.
Thomas, M. (Antoine Léonard), 1732-1785.Date: 1800
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Essays on various subjects, principally designed for young ladies.
More, Hannah, 1745-1833.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]
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The virgin's nosegay, or, The duties of Christian virgins: Digested into succinct chapters, and stated under three principal heads: viz. I. Truths, which they are indispensably obliged to know. II. Vices, which they ought to avoid. III. Virtues, which of necessity they ought to practise, in order to be happy in this world and blessed for all eternity. To which is added, advice to a new married lady. By F...... L...., Esq;
F. L., Esq.Date: M.DCC.XLIV. [1744]
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The spy at Oxford and Cambridge. Containing, many remarkable transactions, well worthy the attention of the most curious reader. In several letters between John Perspective, and Critical Wou'd-be, Esqrs.
Perspective, John.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]
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Female grievances debated in six dialogues between two young ladies, concerning love and marriage. Viz. I. Proving that Women, as well as Men, are Inclin'd to Love, and equally desirous of Propagating their Kind. II. Shewing what Love is; its Sorts & Power, and the difference between Love & Last. III. How to discern whether a Man or Woman be in Love. IV. Directions for Young Ladies prudent Managing the Affairs of Love. V. Of Marriage: That it is the Duty of every Person to Marry, unless there be a Lawful Impediment. VI. The Unreasonableness and Injustice of Marrying for Money; and the great Misfortunes that frequently attend such as do. To which are added, proposals for an act to enforce marriage & for taxing such batchelors as refuse to marry. With the Danger of Celibaey to a Nation.
Date: 1727
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Female piety and virtue. A poem.
Date: MDCCXXV

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The ladies monitor: or, instructions for the fair sex. Written in French by the celebrated Madam de Maintenon, for the use of the young ladies of St. Cyr; and now first translated into English by Mr. Rollos.

Female conduct: being an essay on the art of pleasing. To be practised by the fair sex, before, and after marriage. A poem, in two books. Humbly dedicated, to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. Inscribed to Plautilla. The second edition, with large additions. By Thomas Marriott, Esq;

Mental improvement for a young lady, on her entrance into the world; addressed to a favourite niece.

Les caractères, par Madame de Puisieux. Seconde partie, ...

Advice to unmarried women: to recover and reclaim the fallen; and to prevent the fall of others, into the snares and consequences of seduction.

Female conduct: being an essay on the art of pleasing. To be practised by the fair sex, before, and after marriage. A poem, in two books. The third edition. By Thomas Marriott, Esq;

Sermons to young women: by James Fordyce, D.D.

Instructions for the conduct of females, from infancy to old age, collected from speculation, observation, and practice; by way of familiar letters to a friend.

An address to the ladies, from a young man.

The whole duty of a woman.

The whole duty of a woman: or, a guide to the female sex, ... Written by a lady.

The female guardian. Designed to correct some of the foibles incident to girls, and supply them with innocent amusement for their hours of leisure. By a lady.

An enquiry into the duties of the female sex. By Thomas Gisborne, M.A.

Les caractères, par Madame de Puisieux. ...

A letter humbly addressed to the Right Honourable the Earl of Chesterfield. By Mrs. Teresia Constantia Muilman.

An account of the character, the manners, and the understanding, of women, indifferent ages, and different parts of the world. Translated from the French of Mons. Thomas, by Mr. Kindersley.

Essays on various subjects, principally designed for young ladies.

The spy at Oxford and Cambridge. Containing, many remarkable transactions, well worthy the attention of the most curious reader. In several letters between John Perspective, and Critical Wou'd-be, Esqrs.

Female piety and virtue. A poem.