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- The Greatest Plague Of Life; What Mr. And Mrs. Honeydew Learned Of Housekeeping (1873)

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""The Servant-Girl of the Period: The Greatest Plague of Life; What Mr. and Mrs. Honeydew Learned of Housekeeping"" is a book written by Charles Chamberlain Jr. and originally published in 1873. The book is a humorous and satirical account of the challenges faced by Mr. and Mrs. Honeydew, a newlywed couple, as they navigate the world of housekeeping with the help of their servant-girl.The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of housekeeping, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and entertaining guests. Each chapter is filled with anecdotes and humorous observations about the difficulties of managing a household in the late 19th century.Throughout the book, the author takes aim at the servant-girl of the period, who he sees as a lazy and unreliable figure who causes more problems than she solves. He also pokes fun at the Honeydews themselves, who are portrayed as bumbling and clueless in their attempts to manage their household.Despite its comedic tone, ""The Servant-Girl of the Period"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time, particularly with regards to gender roles and class distinctions. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the everyday lives of people in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163896334
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 220
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x12 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 299 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 20. november 2024
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""The Servant-Girl of the Period: The Greatest Plague of Life; What Mr. and Mrs. Honeydew Learned of Housekeeping"" is a book written by Charles Chamberlain Jr. and originally published in 1873. The book is a humorous and satirical account of the challenges faced by Mr. and Mrs. Honeydew, a newlywed couple, as they navigate the world of housekeeping with the help of their servant-girl.The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of housekeeping, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and entertaining guests. Each chapter is filled with anecdotes and humorous observations about the difficulties of managing a household in the late 19th century.Throughout the book, the author takes aim at the servant-girl of the period, who he sees as a lazy and unreliable figure who causes more problems than she solves. He also pokes fun at the Honeydews themselves, who are portrayed as bumbling and clueless in their attempts to manage their household.Despite its comedic tone, ""The Servant-Girl of the Period"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time, particularly with regards to gender roles and class distinctions. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the everyday lives of people in the late 19th century.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.

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