Safe Counsel: Advice on Love

Prof. B. G. Jefferis, M.D., PhD and J. L. Nichols originally published this text in 1897, in a book called Safe Search Lights on Health. According to the original authors, ÒKNOWLEDGE IS SAFETYÓ, and their medical knowledge from the late 19th century will be of great interest to historians, researchers of womenÕs issues, and the general reader in light of modern medical, social and scientific advancements. The text will give the reader a deeper understanding of day-to-day life and beliefs during the late 1800Õs. This volume covers such topics history of marriage, how to choose a spouse, how to propose, how to conduct oneself on the honeymoon, causes of family problems, how to handle jealousy, and how to write a love letter. Charming period illustrations augment the text.