The People's Housekeeper: A Complete Guide To Comfort, Economy, And Health (1876)

By Ward Lock and Tyler and Ward Lock & Co

Book Overview

The People's Housekeeper: A Complete Guide To Comfort, Economy, And Health is a book published in 1876 by Ward Lock and Tyler. This book is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with tips on how to maintain a comfortable, healthy, and economical home. It covers a wide range of topics, including cleaning, cooking, laundry, home remedies, and child-rearing.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of housekeeping. The first section covers general principles of housekeeping, including the importance of cleanliness and orderliness. It also provides tips on how to organize a household and how to manage time effectively.The second section of the book is devoted to cleaning. It provides detailed instructions on how to clean different parts of the house, including floors, walls, and furniture. It also includes tips on how to remove stains and deal with pests.The third section of the book focuses on cooking and includes recipes for a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to desserts and cakes. It also provides tips on how to shop for and store food, as well as how to plan meals and entertain guests.The fourth section of the book is devoted to laundry and includes instructions on how to wash and iron clothes, as well as how to care for delicate fabrics.The fifth section of the book provides home remedies for common ailments, such as headaches, colds, and digestive problems. It also includes advice on how to care for sick family members and how to prevent the spread of disease.The final section of the book focuses on child-rearing and provides advice on how to care for infants and young children. It includes tips on feeding, bathing, and clothing children, as well as how to discipline them and provide them with a safe and healthy environment.Overall, The People's Housekeeper: A Complete Guide To Comfort, Economy, And Health is a comprehensive and practical guide that provides readers with the knowledge and skills they need to maintain a comfortable, healthy, and economical home.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: 1437337449
• ISBN13: 9781437337440
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"