Originally published in 1853, this charming book offers advice on topics such as manners, embroidery, and gardening, as well as reflections on the role of education in a young woman's life. The 'legacy' in question is that of the author's experiences as a governess, and her desire to share the lessons she learned with a wider audience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.