Health and Wellness

What a Young Woman Ought to Know

By Mary Wood-Allen

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In "What a Young Woman Ought to Know," Mary Wood-Allen presents a pioneering guide that addresses the complex realities of womanhood in the late 19th century. Written with clarity and compassion, the book blends meticulous research with a conversational tone, making it accessible for young readers. The text navigates themes of health, relationships, and moral development, challenging the societal norms of its time and advocating for the empowerment of women through knowledge. Its literary style reflects the didactic approach prevalent in Victorian literature, aiming to inform and uplift while emphasizing personal agency amidst social constraints. Mary Wood-Allen was a prominent physician and a dedicated advocate for women's rights. Her background in medicine and her commitment to social reform deeply informed her writing. Wood-Allen's experiences as a female practitioner in a predominantly male field shaped her perspective, leading her to emphasize the importance of education, self-awareness, and autonomy in her works. Through her endeavors, she sought to provide young women with the tools needed to navigate the challenges of their era. This thought-provoking book is highly recommended for those interested in the intersection of gender, health, and education. It serves not only as a historical document but also as a timeless call for empowerment and self-discovery. Readers will find in Wood-Allen's work a source of inspiration and a reflection on the enduring relevance of her empowering message.

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GenreHealth and Wellness

Length5 hrs 51 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateSep 15, 2022

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

38Offices of Publication

2FOOD.

39Condensed Table of Contents

3SLEEP.

40Francis E. Willard, LL.D.

4BREATHING.

41Mrs. Elizabeth B. Grannis

5HINDRANCES TO BREATHING.

42Mrs. Harriet Lincoln Coolidge

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6ADDED INJURIES FROM TIGHT CLOTHING.

43Mrs. Katharine L. Stevenson

7EXERCISE.

44Mrs. Isabelle MacDonald Alden, &quot;Pansy&quot;

8BATHING.

45Miss Grace H. Dodge

9NEED OF SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE; SOME FORMS OF AVOIDABLE DISEASE, THEIR REMEDY AND PREVENTION.

46Ira D. Sankey

10CREATIVE POWER.

47Condensed Table of Contents

11BUILDING BRAINS.

48Mrs. Margaret E. Sangster

12YOU ARE MORE THAN BODY OR MIND.

49Charles H. Parkhurst, D.D.

13SPECIAL PHYSIOLOGY.

50Marietta Holly (Josiah Allen&#x27;s Wife)

14BECOMING A WOMAN.

51W.G. Sperry, M.D.

15ARTIFICIALITIES OF CIVILIZED LIFE.

52Mrs. Joseph Cook

16SOME CAUSES OF PAINFUL MENSTRUATION.

53Julia Holmes Smith, M.D.

17&quot;FEMALE DISEASES.&quot;

54J.P. Sutherland, M.D.

18CARE DURING MENSTRUATION.

55Condensed Table of Contents

19SOLITARY VICE.

56PRAISED BY THE PRESS

20BE GOOD TO YOURSELF.

57More Important than the Simple or the Strenuous Life is the Home Life

21FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS.

58A NEW DEVOTIONAL BOOK

22FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN GIRLS.

59Just Published. New Revised Edition.

23EXERCISES.

60Through Eye-Gate and Ear-Gate Into the City of Child-Soul

24RECREATIONS.

61Invaluable in THE HOME, THE SUNDAY SCHOOL, THE PASTOR&#x27;S LIBRARY, THE MISSION FIELD

25LOVE; HEREDITY; ENGAGEMENTS.

62A CHILDREN&#x27;S PREACHER

26LOVE.

63THE CHILDREN GOOD JUDGES

27RESPONSIBILITY IN MARRIAGE.

64JUST PUBLISHED

28THE LAW OF HEREDITY.

65Two Important Booklets

29HEREDITARY EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, ETC.

66The Social Duty of Our Daughters

30EFFECTS OF IMMORALITY ON THE RACE.

67Unique Original Uplifting

31FOOTNOTES:

68PHILADELPHIA, PA., U.S.A.: 200 N. Fifteenth St. LONDON: 7, Imperial Arcade, Ludgate Circus, E.C. CANADA: Ryerson Press, Queen and John Streets

32THE GOSPEL OF HEREDITY.

69160 Present Day Men of Achievement Especially for This Book

33BIBLE TEXTS BEARING ON THE SUBJECT OF HEREDITY.

70Opinions of Great Business Men

34REQUISITES OF A HUSBAND.

71The Publishers: The VIR PUBLISHING COMPANY 200-214: North 15th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

35ENGAGEMENTS.

72A Marvelous Book Upon a Marvelous Subject

36THE WEDDING.

73THE VIR PUBLISHING COMPANY PHILADELPHIA. PA., U.S.A.: 200 N. 15th Street LONDON: 7, Imperial Arcade, Ludgate Circus, E.C. TORONTO: Ryerson Press, 29 Richmond Street. W.

37THE END.

74THE VIR PUBLISHING COMPANY PHILADELPHIA, PA., U.S.A.: 200 N. 15th Street LONDON: 7, Imperial Arcade, Ludgate Circus, E.C. TORONTO: Ryerson Press, Queen and John Streets