Corner Stones: That Our Daughters May Be as Corner Stones, Polished After the Similitude of a Palace (1907)

Corner Stones: That Our Daughters May Be As Corner Stones, Polished After The Similitude Of A Palace is a book written by Katharine Burrill and published in 1907. The book is a collection of essays and speeches on the topic of women's education and the role of women in society. The title of the book is taken from the Bible, where ""corner stones"" are used as a metaphor for strong and reliable foundations. Burrill argues that women should be educated to become ""corner stones"" in their families and communities, providing a strong foundation for society as a whole. She emphasizes the importance of moral and intellectual education for women, and argues that women should be given the same opportunities as men to develop their talents and abilities. The book also includes a number of biographical sketches of notable women, including Mary Lyon, the founder of Mount Holyoke College, and Elizabeth Fry, a prison reformer. Overall, Corner Stones is a passionate and persuasive argument for the importance of women's education and the role of women in building a strong and prosperous society.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.