Madame de Lavalle's Bequest : Counsels to Young Ladies who have completed their education by De Lavalle, Madame; translated by A Sister of St Joseph [Mother St John Fournier] - 1875

Philadelphia: Peter F Cunningham & Son. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1875. Hardcover. Rear hinge starting, tone, light cock, light wear. Solid hardcover. ; Translation of 4th Edition of French work, Le livre des jeunes filles : conseils aux jeunes personnes qui ont terminé leur éducation; translation by Mother St John Fournier, of the Institute of St Joseph, Philadelphia, according to her biography. Catholic conduct of life book for school-leaving young women. "Desirous of aiding you, as far as in our power, to persevere in this desire of belonging entirely to God, we have collected, my children, in this little volume, the counsels given you while in school, and the wise regulations suggested for your conduct in your families. Read them from time to time, examine if you follow them, and renew every time to God, in presence of the most holy Virgin and your good angel, your protestation of fidelity in His service." ; 355; (3)-18 ad pages .