Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex Instruction: Vital Facts of Life for All Ages

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Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex Instruction: Vital Facts of Life for All Ages

by Thomas W. (Thomas Washington) Shannon

EN·~13 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
1

Some typographical errors have been corrected; a list follows the text.

0:30
2

SELF KNOWLEDGE ——AND—— GUIDE TO SEX INSTRUCTION VITAL FACTS OF LIFE FOR ALL AGES

15:12
3

SELF KNOWLEDGE AND GUIDE TO SEX INSTRUCTION - FIRST DIVISION THE HOME - CHAPTER I THE ESSENTIALS OF A HOME

57:02
4

SECOND DIVISION HOW TO TEACH SOCIAL PURITY AND SEX TRUTHS TO A CHILD - CHAPTER VII THE RIGHT OF A CHILD TO A KNOWLEDGE OF SEX

1:18:22
5

THIRD DIVISION HOW TO TEACH SOCIAL PURITY AND SEX TRUTHS TO A GIRL - CHAPTER XIII A TALK TO MOTHERS

53:14
6

FOURTH DIVISION HOW TO TEACH SOCIAL PURITY AND SEX TRUTHS TO A BOY - CHAPTER XX A TALK TO FATHERS

1:06:15
7

FIFTH DIVISION VITAL FACTS OF LIFE FOR THE YOUNG WOMAN, MARRIED OR SINGLE - CHAPTER XXVI THE REAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SEX

1:44:18
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SIXTH DIVISION VITAL FACTS OF LIFE FOR THE YOUNG MAN, MARRIED OR SINGLE - CHAPTER XXXV THE DEEPER SIGNIFICANCE OF SEX

1:38:44
9

SEVENTH DIVISION HEREDITY, OR VITAL FACTS FOR THE MARRIED AND MARRIAGEABLE - CHAPTER XLIII HEREDITY, A FACT

3:00:16
10

EIGHTH DIVISION VITAL FACTS FOR THE MARRIED OR UNMARRIED, OF MIDDLE LIFE AND OLD AGE - CHAPTER LII VITAL FACTS CONCERNING THE CHANGE OF THE LIFE IN WOMAN AND THE YEARS TO FOLLOW

38:15

Description

A straightforward and earnest handbook aims to equip parents, teachers and any caring adult with clear, science‑based information for honest conversations about the human body and relationships. Written in an era when such topics were often shrouded in mystery, the author presents the facts in calm, moral language, emphasizing the protective power of accurate knowledge over harmful half‑truths. The early sections guide readers on how to introduce the “sacred story of life” to children at vulnerable ages, offering practical phrasing and a compassionate tone.

Beyond childhood instruction, the work expands to address courtship, marriage and later‑life concerns, providing timeless advice on healthy intimacy and the responsibilities that accompany it. Contributions from respected public figures of the day add weight to the message, reinforcing the book’s blend of scientific clarity and ethical guidance. Listeners will find a thoughtful, historically rooted resource that strives to nurture confidence and virtue in every stage of life.

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Language

en

Duration

~13 hours (754K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-01-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Thomas W. (Thomas Washington) Shannon

b. 1866

Known for early 20th-century advice books on sex education, marriage, and personal health, this American writer published practical guides aimed at families, young people, and couples. His works reflect the moral and medical language of their era while showing a strong interest in public instruction.

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