How to Get Married, Although a Woman; or, The Art of Pleasing Men

"How to Get Married, Although a Woman; or, The Art of Pleasing Men" by Irene W. Hartt is a guide from the 1800s that looks at what society thought about women and marriage, giving tips on how women could win over men with charm and good behavior. The book encourages women, teaching them the secrets to attract a husband by understanding what men want and making themselves appealing. It starts by saying it's normal for women to want to get married and that society shouldn't frown upon it. Hartt believes both men and women naturally look for a partner. She points out some women don't find husbands because they don't know how to catch a man's eye or they like the wrong guys. She suggests women can fix this by acting in ways that men find attractive and interesting implying happiness can be found by learning these ways.