Governess Life: Its Trials, Duties, and Encouragements (1849)

Governess Life: Its Trials, Duties, and Encouragements is a book written by Mary Atkinson Maurice in 1849. The book provides a detailed account of the life of a governess during the Victorian era. It highlights the challenges and difficulties faced by governesses in their profession, including the lack of job security, low pay, and limited social status.The book also sheds light on the duties and responsibilities of a governess, which included teaching children, managing household affairs, and acting as a companion to the family. Maurice discusses the importance of education for girls and the role of governesses in providing it.Throughout the book, Maurice provides encouragement and advice to fellow governesses, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and dedication in their profession. She also encourages governesses to take pride in their work and to strive for self-improvement.Overall, Governess Life: Its Trials, Duties, and Encouragements provides a valuable insight into the life of a governess during the Victorian era and serves as a testament to the resilience and hard work of these women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.