A 216 pp embossed cloth hard cover book.  It is The Young Lady’s Aid, to Usefulness and Happiness by Jason Whitman, Portland: S. H. Colesworthy. 1838.  First Edition.  Steel engraving of woman seated on a sofa with book in hand and globe at her side. Contents include letters regarding the influence of Christianity upon the condition and at the hand of females, duty before pleasure, intellectual improvement and finally female influence. Measures 6 ½” x 4”. Edge wear on cover.  Light toning first few pages.