The English Housewife In The Seventeenth Century
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: Christina Hole
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, 1953
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some foxing on block, blacked out publishing location
This historical non-fiction work chronicles the intricate daily existence of women managing households during a pivotal era in England. It presents a vivid portrait of domestic duties, social expectations, and the practical skills essential for survival and prosperity in the 1600s. The author details the multifaceted roles of women, from managing servants and finances to preparing meals and remedies, illustrating their significant contributions to family and society. This engaging account offers a comprehensive understanding of a woman's world, revealing the complexities and challenges faced by the English housewife as depicted in The English Housewife In The Seventeenth Century.
Author: Christina Hole
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, 1953
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some foxing on block, blacked out publishing location
This historical non-fiction work chronicles the intricate daily existence of women managing households during a pivotal era in England. It presents a vivid portrait of domestic duties, social expectations, and the practical skills essential for survival and prosperity in the 1600s. The author details the multifaceted roles of women, from managing servants and finances to preparing meals and remedies, illustrating their significant contributions to family and society. This engaging account offers a comprehensive understanding of a woman's world, revealing the complexities and challenges faced by the English housewife as depicted in The English Housewife In The Seventeenth Century.