
Transcriber's Note
PREFACE.
WHAT A YOUNG HUSBAND OUGHT TO KNOW.
CHAPTER I. - THE RELATION OF MARRIAGE.
CHAPTER II. - DIFFERENCES OF SEX.
CHAPTER III. - DIFFERENCES OF SEX. Continued.
CHAPTER IV. - ESSENTIALS IN HUSBAND AND HOME.
CHAPTER V. - THE PHYSICAL COST OF PROCREATION.
CHAPTER VI. - MARITAL MODERATION.
CHAPTER VII. - DEFECTS AND DEFICIENCIES.
This concise manual speaks directly to a man at the start of married life, offering a blend of moral instruction and practical counsel. It frames the union as a sanctuary where love elevates character and reason guides passion, urging a young husband to see marriage as his greatest source of happiness. The author weaves scriptural principles with everyday observations, presenting a vision of partnership that honors both the active and passive roles of each sex.
Readers will find clear discussions on the physiological and psychological differences between men and women, and how those distinctions can foster mutual support rather than conflict. Chapters cover subjects such as maintaining a welcoming home, sharing leisure with a spouse, nurturing children, and cultivating industry and virtue in daily chores. By combining scientific notes on reproduction with moral teachings, the book equips its audience with thoughtful guidance for building a stable, loving household.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (445K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Patrick Hopkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-09-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1915
Best remembered for a wildly popular series of moral and sex-education books, this Lutheran pastor wrote for readers at every stage of life, from children to married adults. His work offers a vivid glimpse into the social anxieties and advice literature of turn-of-the-century America.
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