The Girl's Cabinet of Instructive and Moral Stories

"The Girl's Cabinet of Instructive and Moral Stories" by Francis L. Hawks is a collection of instructive narratives aimed at young readers, likely written in the mid-19th century. This book is intended as a moral guide, portraying various stories that emphasize virtues such as obedience, kindness, and the value of education. Set against a backdrop of themes relevant to children, it serves to instill moral lessons through relatable characters and their experiences. The stories within the book cover a variety of topics intended to educate and entertain young girls. They include tales of good behavior, such as "A Doll's Party," where well-behaved girls enjoy a festive gathering, and "The Vain Girl," which illustrates the consequences of vanity through the character of Kate. Other narratives depict themes of companionship and loyalty, such as in "Eva's Pet," where a girl’s pet dog saves her from drowning. Each story imparts a moral lesson, reinforcing the importance of good conduct and the development of character in children, making it a thoughtful choice for parents seeking to guide their children through moral education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Francis Lister Hawks was an American writer, historian, educator and priest of the Episcopal Church. After practicing law with some distinction, Hawks became an Episcopal priest in 1827 and proved a brilliant and impressive preacher, holding livings in New Haven, Philadelphia, New York City and New Orleans, and declining several bishoprics. However, scandals during the 1830s and 40s led him to posts on the American frontier and rejection of his selection as bishop of Mississippi, Hawks was the first president of the University of Louisiana Hawks then moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and eventually returned to New York City.