Jane Gosling facts for kids

Jane Gosling (died 1804) was an English writer and schoolteacher who lived in the 1700s. She wrote books that shared moral lessons and stories.

Life and Work

We don't know a lot about Jane Gosling's early life. She married Ralph Gosling in 1769. He was related to another Ralph Gosling, who was famous for publishing the first map of Sheffield.

Jane Gosling ran a school in Sheffield. A famous historian named Joseph Hunter attended her school when he was four years old. He later wrote about her in his own books.

Jane Gosling wrote and published two books herself. These were Moral Essays and Reflections (published in 1789) and Ashdale Village (published in 1794).

Her Books

Moral Essays and Reflections was a collection of essays. A magazine called The British Critic reviewed it. They said it showed her good writing skills and kind feelings. They thought it was an enjoyable book that wouldn't upset anyone.

Ashdale Village was a story. The British Library still keeps copies of both volumes of Ashdale Village. These copies have special decorative covers.

What Others Said

Another writer, Robert Eadon Leader, mentioned Jane Gosling in his book Sheffield in the Eighteenth Century. He wrote about her school and her books. He said her school taught good values and proper lessons.

He also noted that her books, especially Moral Essays, shared important but simple lessons. These lessons covered topics like being religious, patient, and kind. She also wrote about how children, parents, and married couples should act. She spoke out against bad habits like swearing, gambling, lying, and being proud. She also warned against spending time with bad company.