17. EDGEWORTH, Maria (1767-1849) and Richard Lovell (1744-1817).
Practical Education. London: J Johnson, 1801. 3 volumes. Tall 8vo (8 5/8 x5 1/8 inches; 213 x 130 mm). Half-titles. 3 engraved plates (1 folding, 1 double-page). Contemporary calf, spines gilt with red and green leather lettering-pieces. Condition : signatures Cc and Dd in Vol I reversed; extremities of bindings lightly rubbed, upper joint of vol.III split.
a handsome set of the second corrected and revised edition of this important educational work that was first purchased in 1798 , modifying the principles of Rousseau. Maria and her father believed that sympathy was the key to education, and they encouraged the value of conversation. Individual topics include toys, temper, obedience, servants, rewards & punishments, books, female accomplishments, etc.
est. $500 – $750