Concerning Belinda

Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd (January 31, 1868-March 18, 1942) was an American author of the early 20th century. She published at least 10 novels, mostly written for young women.ExtractTO all principals of New York boarding-schools, the author of these sketches offers humble apologies for having approached those excellent institutions chiefly from their humorous side.That the city boarding-school has its earnest and serious phases, its charming and sensible pupils, no rational mortal could deny; but each finishing school has, also, its Amelias, and their youthful absurdities offer tempting material to the writer of tales.