The Modern Household

By Marion Talbot

Book Overview

The Modern Household by Marion Talbot is a comprehensive guide to managing a household in the early 20th century. Originally published in 1914, the book covers a wide range of topics including housekeeping, cooking, laundry, and home maintenance. It also includes advice on managing a budget, hiring and managing household staff, and organizing social events. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with practical tips and instructions for everything from cleaning silverware to planning a dinner party. While some of the advice may seem outdated by modern standards, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the domestic life of a bygone era. Overall, The Modern Household is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of domestic life and household management.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: 1163757640
• ISBN13: 9781163757642
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"