Retreat at Vanves, near Paris, for the reception and recovery of ladies and gentlemen afflicted with disorders of the mind : under the immediate direction of Drs. Voisin et Falret.

  • Bureaud-Riofrey, A.-M. (Antoine-Martin), 1803-
Date:
[1841?]
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Retreat at Vanves, near Paris, for the reception and recovery of ladies and gentlemen afflicted with disorders of the mind : under the immediate direction of Drs. Voisin et Falret. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    GOVERNESSES: OR, MODERN EDUCATION. BY MADAME B. RIOFREY. Subscription for Twelve Numbers, or One Year, One Guinea. TO BE HAD ONLY OF THE AUTHORESS. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS: This is a work especially addressed to those on whom the charge of superin¬ tending female education principally devolves ; and to render it more generally easy of access, it is published in monthly parts. Elegantly written lessons, in different languages, are intermixed with chapters on education pointing out the duties of the governess in a more clear manner and amiable spirit than, so far as our knowledge extends, the same task has ever been performed before, if we except the delightful tales of Miss Edgeworth.—Britannia, February 26th, 1841. The talented authoress of this eminently useful work has supplied a desidera¬ tum long required in the peculiar department of literature which she has chosen as the field of her educational labors. When we consider that, according to the prevalent system of female education in England, at least amongst the higher classes of society, the most serious responsibilities, affecting permanently the character of the most interesting portion of the community, are thrown on those who are entrusted with the mental culture of young ladies, we do not go too far in saying that Madame Riofrey has conferred on the country a public benefit by the publication before us. The governess of the children of the rich will not alone derive advantage from the perusal of Madame Riofrey’s compendium of instruc¬ tion : its treasures will be found of equal advantage to the teachers of the hum¬ bler members of society, and to the pupils themselves. The work is in course publication, in monthly parts. We would advise all governesses and conductors of public seminaries for young ladies to purchase this useful assistant without delay.—Standard. This is a work of intrinsic excellence ; the fair authoress writes with the autho¬ rity of experience, talent, and elevated moral principles. Madame Riofrey con¬ siders that the present mode of education is, in many instances, more brilliant than solid; that the education of the heart and judgment should be always kept in view; that early education powerfully influences future education; that religious principles should be instilled as soon as the infant intelligence admits that its thoughts and affections be turned to the Almighty; that the great object of education should be the happiness of the pupils, and that “ to be a good governess it is necessary to enter into the feelings of a mother; to comprehend the progress of the infant faculties; to understand the means of developing them, and never to lose sight of the present and future welfare of the pupils.” The work before us is designed to be an instructor to parents and teachers; and such are some of the sentiments which the enlightened authoress would inculcate. Every topic on which she dilates is marked by penetration and humanity. She would push onward the ark of moral and intellectual regeneration, and promote the peace and happiness of her species. Her views in favour of female educa¬ tion and influence are honourable to her good sense, and Christian feeling, and prove that her book will be productive of much benefit to mankind.—Times, May. All the above works to be lied only from the Authors, 22, Newman Street, Oxford Street. C Armand, Typ, 46, liathbone Place, O.rjord Street.