The Boarding School

The Boarding School; Lessons of a Preceptress to Her Pupils by Hannah Webster Foster is a guide for young ladies focusing on improving manners and character through instruction and advice. Set in a boarding school the narrative follows Mrs. Williams as she mentors seven young ladies from diverse backgrounds emphasizing virtues like decorum piety and morality. Through cautionary tales and character experiences the book underscores the importance of early education talent cultivation and moral values in shaping a fulfilling life.