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.

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1727
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London : printed for A. Bettesworth, at the Red Lyon, in Pater-Noster-Row, 1727.

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166,[2]p. ; 120.

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The fourth edition.

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ESTC T109476

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