Ten Shillings A Head Per Week For House Books (1899)

von Dorothy Constance Peel

272 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Ten Shillings A Head Per Week For House Books is a book written by Dorothy Constance Peel and published in 1899. The book is a collection of essays on the topic of household management and budgeting, aimed at women who were responsible for managing the finances of their households. The title of the book refers to the amount of money that Peel suggests should be allocated each week for the purchase of books on household management. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the importance of keeping accurate records of household expenses, tips for saving money on food and other household necessities, and advice on managing household staff. Peel also discusses the role of women in society and the importance of education for women, arguing that women should have access to the same educational opportunities as men. Overall, Ten Shillings A Head Per Week For House Books provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of domesticity in the late 19th century, and offers practical advice that is still relevant today. The book is well-written and engaging, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of household management and women's education.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781120720276
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC