In this collection of letters, Lydia Howard Sigourney offers advice and guidance to young women on a variety of topics, from education and etiquette to religion and morality. First published in 1833, Letters to Young Ladies is a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the early 19th century, as well as a compelling example of female empowerment and leadership. 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 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. 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.