The governess; or, little female academy. Being the history of Mrs. Teachum, and her nine girls. With their nine days amusement. Calculated for the entertainment and instruction of young ladies in their education. By the author of David Simple.

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Title The governess; or, little female academy. Being the history of Mrs. Teachum, and her nine girls. With their nine days amusement. Calculated for the entertainment and instruction of young ladies in their education. By the author of David Simple.
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Signed Author By the author of David Simple.
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Volumes 1
Pagination 138
Date of Publication 1749
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Imprint printed for A. Bradley, and R. James, Booksellers, in Dame-Street,
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Location of Printing Dublin IE
Format Duodecimo (12mo)
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Fielding, Sarah. The governess; or, little female academy. Being the history of Mrs. Teachum, and her nine girls. With their nine days amusement. Calculated for the entertainment and instruction of young ladies in their education. By the author of David Simple.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 23042, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/23042. Accessed 2025-10-28. 

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