William Makepeace Thayer
The Good Girl and True Woman, by William Makepeace Thayer, presents the life of Mary Lyon, founder of Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, as a model for young women. More than a simple biography, the book extracts 'elements of success' from Lyon’s life and the lives of other exemplary women. Thayer emphasizes piety, diligence, and self-improvement as virtues essential for achieving a fulfilling and impactful life. The book reflects the values and expectations placed upon women in the 19th century, while also celebrating female ambition and intellectual growth.Originally published in the late 19th century, this work offers modern readers insight into the history of women’s education and the evolving roles of women in society. It serves as a valuable primary source for understanding Victorian ideals and the lives of pioneering women educators like Mary Lyon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
