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Baths and Bathing is a comprehensive exploration of the history, culture, and significance of bathing practices across different civilizations and eras. Drawing from a wealth of historical sources, the book delves into the origins and evolution of public and private...
Fairs, Past and Present: A Chapter in the History of Commerce by Cornelius Walford is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution, significance, and cultural impact of fairs throughout history. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, the book traces the origins of...
Leisure Hours Among the Gems is a captivating and richly detailed exploration of the world of precious stones, authored by Mrs. Gordon Holmes. First published in the late 19th century, this book offers readers an engaging journey through the fascinating history,...
Body-Snatching: Its History and Suppression is a comprehensive exploration of the dark and fascinating history of body-snatching in Britain, written by J. B. Bailey. This meticulously researched work delves into the grim practice of exhuming corpses from graveyards, a...
The Complete Servant: Being a Practical Guide to the Peculiar Duties and Business of All Descriptions of Servants, from the Housekeeper to the Servant of All-Work, and from the Land Steward to the Foot-Boy is an exhaustive and authoritative manual first published in...
Working Life of Women in the Seventeenth Century by Alice Clark is a pioneering historical study that delves into the economic and social roles of women in England during the 1600s. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including diaries, court records, and...
Fors Clavigera: Letters to the Workmen and Labourers of Great Britain (Volume 5 of 8) is a compelling continuation of John Ruskin’s influential series of letters, originally published monthly between 1871 and 1884. In this fifth volume, Ruskin deepens his passionate...
Fors Clavigera: Letters to the Workmen and Labourers of Great Britain (Volume 4 of 8) is a compelling continuation of John Ruskin’s influential series of open letters, originally published between 1871 and 1884. In this fourth volume, Ruskin deepens his passionate...
Report to Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State For the Home Department From the Poor Law Commissioners, on an Inquiry Into the Sanitary Condition of the Labouring Population of Great Britain is a landmark document first published in 1842, commonly known as the...
Common Sense for Housemaids is a practical and insightful guide originally published in the 19th century, designed to instruct and empower housemaids in the art of domestic service. Written in a clear, accessible style, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the...
Fors Clavigera: Letters to the Workmen and Labourers of Great Britain (Volume 1 of 8) is the first in a seminal series of letters written by the renowned Victorian art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist John Ruskin. Published in 1871, this volume marks the...
The Tale of the Spinning Wheel is a charming and insightful exploration of the history, significance, and cultural impact of the spinning wheel, written by M. L. (Mary Louisa) Foster. This book delves into the origins and evolution of the spinning wheel, tracing its...
Nooks and Corners: Being the Companion Volume to 'From Kitchen to Garret' is a richly detailed exploration of the hidden, often overlooked spaces within the Victorian home. Authored by Mrs. C. S. Peel, this book delves into the intimate and practical aspects of domestic...
The Pantropheon; or, History of Food, Its Preparation, from the Earliest Ages of the World, authored by Alexis Soyer, is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of the culinary traditions and food culture of ancient civilizations. Drawing from a wealth of historical...
Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented is a comprehensive and meticulously researched work by William Tebb, first published in the late 19th century, that delves into the chilling and often overlooked subject of premature burial—the accidental interment of...
The Economics of the Russian Village is a comprehensive exploration of rural economic life in Russia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on detailed observations, statistical data, and firsthand accounts, the book delves into the structure and...
The Modern Malady by Clement Dukes is a comprehensive exploration of the phenomenon of nervous exhaustion, or neurasthenia, as it was understood in the late nineteenth century. Drawing on his extensive experience as a physician, Dukes delves into the causes, symptoms,...
The American Frugal Housewife, written by Lydia Maria Child and first published in 1829, is a classic guide to domestic economy and practical household management in early 19th-century America. Aimed primarily at women of modest means, the book offers a wealth of advice...
The Cost of Shelter by Ellen H. Richards is a pioneering work that delves into the economic and social aspects of housing in early 20th-century America. Drawing on her expertise as a chemist and home economist, Richards examines the fundamental question of what...
What Dress Makes of Us, authored by Dorothy Quigley and first published in 1897, is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the profound influence that clothing and personal appearance exert on social perception, self-expression, and individual destiny. Drawing...
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