02572cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500720014226400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050802060043152014070063753400450204465300610208965300480215085600430219899900170224155429UtSlPG20260610134257.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aAshton, John,d1834-191110aSocial Life in the Reign of Queen Anne, Taken from Original Sources 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-08-26  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Christine P. Travers and the
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available by The Internet Archive)  a"Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne, Taken from Original Sources" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricacies of societal customs, traditions, and daily life during the reign of Queen Anne, delving into topics such as childhood and education, marriage, and various cultural practices of the time. Through original sources, the book aims to paint a vivid picture of the social dynamics that defined the early 18th century in England.  The opening of the text sets the stage by introducing themes surrounding childhood and education for both boys and girls in Queen Anne's era. It discusses the treatment of infants and early childhood experiences, touching upon the limitations and peculiarities of educational practices, including the role of wet nurses, nursery toys, and the emphasis on classical learning for boys. Additionally, the narrative highlights the contrasting educational experiences of girls in boarding schools, the instruction in domestic skills, and the significance of dancing lessons, illustrating the gender-specific expectations placed on children during this period. Through these observations, readers gain insight into the societal norms that governed life at the time, paving the way for a thorough exploration of other facets of social life throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century  aGreat Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-171440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55429  c96260d96260