Monday, June 5, 2006

Interesting Book....

The Book of Household Management
Comprising Information for the:
Mistress, Housekeeper, Cook, Kitchen-maid, Butler, Footman, Coachman, Valet, Upper and under house-maids, Lady’s-maid, Maid-of-all-work, Laundry-maid, Nurse and nurse-maid, Monthly, wet, and sick nurses, etc. etc.
also, sanitary, medical, & legal memoranda;with a history of the origin, properties, and uses of all things connected with home life and comfort.
By Mrs. Isabella Beeton


I grew up wanting to be an English Gentlewoman (and honestly, still have thoughts of being one today) and this book is just - amusingly delightful. Besides, I might learn something.



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