Год выпуска: 2010 Автор: Robert Kemp Philp Издательство: Страниц: 356 ISBN: 1440051771
Описание
THE PRACTICAL HOUSEWIFE. THOUGHTS AND MAXIMS ON HOUSEKEEPING. Chapter I. Importance of the Subject-Deficiencies in Practical Training-The Happiness of Home mainly depends upon the Housewife. I The superintendence of a house, and the management, forethought, economy, and good sterling sense requisite properly to achieve this, demand as much study and perseverance as the acquisition of music, painting, or any other accomplishment. The latter are taught most, sedulously ; young girls are educated to delight our eyes and ears, and to shine in society : would it not be well if they were also educated to sustain a woman's home, and often homely, duties ? In no country is domestic comfort so prized as in England. It is in our happy land that the word Home is best folt and enjoyed ; from the wealthy merchant to the peasant, home is the centre around which all else revolves; yet, strange to say, in all ranks there are thousands of girls brought up utterly in ignorance of home-duties. ThAbout...
