A Father's Legacy to His Daughters

This is a book written by Dr John Gregory, Scottish physician, medical writer and moralist. Dr Gregory wrote this book after the death of his wife in 1761 to honor her memory and record her thoughts on female education. In writing this work, Gregory may have been influenced by the celebrated Bluestocking Elizabeth Montagu. The text advises parents and women on religion, moral conduct, friendship and interactions with men, with a focus on marriage.