The Home Book Of Pleasure And Instruction (1867)

By Laura Valentine

Book Overview

The Home Book of Pleasure and Instruction is a book written by Laura Valentine and published in 1867. This book is a guide for young girls and women on how to manage their household, take care of their family, and be a good wife. It provides advice on various topics such as cooking, cleaning, sewing, gardening, and childcare. The book also includes sections on health and hygiene, etiquette, and moral values. The author emphasizes the importance of education, self-improvement, and religious faith in the life of a woman. The Home Book of Pleasure and Instruction was a popular book in its time and is considered a valuable resource for understanding the domestic life of women in the 19th century.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167144139
• ISBN13: 9781167144134
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"