"Female Affection" by Basil Montagu is a thoughtful examination of women's love, friendship, and kindness during the 1800’s. It presents stories and observations to show different sides of women's affection. The writer believes that women are naturally affectionate, no matter what society thinks. He brings up different stories and examples to explore the feelings of female’s in different situations, like motherhood, friendship, and romance, showing how they care for others. Highlighting both famous people and everyday experiences, Montagu focuses on appreciating women's love as a strong and constant presence in human relationships. Overall, the book argues that being affectionate is a key part of being a woman and that it's extremely valuable for the well-being of society.
Female affection
By Basil Montagu
Explore the unwavering strength of women's love, compassion, and benevolence through heartfelt stories that highlight their affection as a constant force in human relationships.
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About the Author
Basil Montagu was a British jurist, barrister, writer and philanthropist. He was educated at Charterhouse and studied law at Cambridge. He was significantly involved in reforms to bankruptcy laws of Britain. He served as Accountant-General in Bankruptcy between 1835 and 1846. He was highly influenced by the writings of Francis Bacon. He was the son of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and his mistress, singer Martha Ray.
Basil Montagu was a British jurist, barrister, writer and philanthropist. He was educated at Charterhouse and studied law at Cambridge. He was significantly involved in reforms to bankruptcy laws of Britain. He served as Accountant-General in Bankruptcy between 1835 and 1846. He was highly influenced by the writings of Francis Bacon. He was the son of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and his mistress, singer Martha Ray.
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