Bread Upon The Waters - Dinah Maria Craik - Bog

Bread Upon The Waters: A Governess�������s Life is a memoir written by Dinah Maria Craik and published in 1852. The book tells the story of Craik's experiences as a governess, a position she held for over a decade before becoming a successful author. Craik's memoir provides a detailed account of the challenges and hardships faced by governesses in the mid-19th century. She describes the difficulties of finding employment, the low pay, and the lack of respect and recognition for their work. Despite these challenges, Craik's memoir also reveals the joys and rewards of her profession. She writes about the close relationships she formed with her charges, the opportunities for personal growth and education, and the sense of purpose and fulfillment that came from shaping young minds. Throughout the book, Craik provides a vivid and engaging portrait of life in Victorian England. She discusses the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as the cultural and intellectual trends that shaped the era. Bread Upon The Waters: A Governess�������s Life is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of women in the 19th century, as well as the role of education in shaping society. It is also a compelling personal narrative that offers insight into the life and work of one of the most important female writers of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.