Six Hundred Dollars A Year: A Wife's Effort At Low Living, Under High Prices

By Anonymous

Book Overview

""Six Hundred Dollars A Year"" is a book written by an anonymous author that details the struggles of a wife trying to live frugally on a limited budget. The book was originally published in 1867 and provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a middle-class family during this time period. The author offers practical advice on how to stretch a limited income, including tips on how to save money on food, clothing, and household expenses. The book also explores the societal pressures of the time, including the expectation for women to maintain a certain standard of living despite financial constraints. Through the author's personal experiences, readers gain insight into the challenges faced by families during this era and the resourcefulness required to make ends meet. Overall, ""Six Hundred Dollars A Year"" is a compelling and informative read that sheds light on a pivotal time in American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163260932
• ISBN13: 9781163260937
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"