A Week of Instruction and Amusement, or, Mrs. Harley's birthday present to her daughter : interspersed with short stories, outlines of sacred and prophane history, geography &c.

"A Week of Instruction and Amusement" by Unknown is an educational book from the early 1800s created for young readers. It’s full of moral stories and lessons, including summaries of religious and non-religious history. The main story is about Mrs. Harley, a mother, and her daughter Anne. On Anne’s eighth birthday, Mrs. Harley gives her a special book meant to teach her about being good and learning new things. The first story is about two boys who decide to share their money with a child who doesn’t have enough, making the point that giving to others feels good. Anne enjoys this story and it sets the stage for her to learn about reading and morals with her mother’s help.