A Girl At Government House: An English Girl's Reminiscences: Below Stairs In Colonial Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Helen Vellacott
Binding: Hardback
Published: Currey O'Neil, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This captivating memoir, A Girl At Government House, chronicles the unique experiences of an English girl navigating life below stairs within the grand colonial residences of Australia. The narrative presents an intimate look at the intricate social hierarchies and daily routines of domestic service during a pivotal historical era. Vellacott’s reminiscences illustrate the challenges and observations of a young woman immersed in a world of both privilege and servitude. It offers a compelling, firsthand account of colonial Australian society from a rarely seen perspective, providing valuable insights into the lives of those who maintained the grand establishments of the British Empire.
Author: Helen Vellacott
Binding: Hardback
Published: Currey O'Neil, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This captivating memoir, A Girl At Government House, chronicles the unique experiences of an English girl navigating life below stairs within the grand colonial residences of Australia. The narrative presents an intimate look at the intricate social hierarchies and daily routines of domestic service during a pivotal historical era. Vellacott’s reminiscences illustrate the challenges and observations of a young woman immersed in a world of both privilege and servitude. It offers a compelling, firsthand account of colonial Australian society from a rarely seen perspective, providing valuable insights into the lives of those who maintained the grand establishments of the British Empire.