Verlag: Applewood Books 7/1/2008, 2008
ISBN 10: 1429010975 ISBN 13: 9781429010979
Anbieter: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Paperback or Softback. Zustand: New. Recollections of a Housekeeper 0.53. Book.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 1330258479 ISBN 13: 9781330258477
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This memoir offers a glimpse into the life of a young, middle-class woman living in Boston in the early 19th century. The author shares her experiences as a housekeeper, from her initial struggles to her growing expertise, all the while providing a vivid glimpse into the domestic life of the period. The book is rich in historical detail, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of women's lives in that era. Through its engaging narrative, the book also explores themes of ambition, love, and personal growth, offering a nuanced and relatable portrait of a woman navigating the complexities of her time. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 1330258479 ISBN 13: 9781330258477
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2007
ISBN 10: 0548484023 ISBN 13: 9780548484029
Anbieter: California Books, Miami, FL, USA
Zustand: New.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 1330258479 ISBN 13: 9781330258477
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0365503215 ISBN 13: 9780365503217
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HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0365503215 ISBN 13: 9780365503217
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HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2010
ISBN 10: 1163764396 ISBN 13: 9781163764398
Anbieter: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback / softback. Zustand: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
Verlag: Harper and Brothers, New York, 1838
Anbieter: Antiquarian Bookshop, Washington, DC, USA
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. viii, 9-272, 16 (ads) pages; Contents clean and tight in modern black cloth binding with gilt lettering at spine. Former owner's name on title page (after new endpapers) -- "Catharine ?? from Cousin Joe". Scattered foxing. Sixteen page publisher's catalogue at rear. Caroline Howard Gilman (pen name, Mrs. Clarissa Packard; 17941888) was a nineteenth century American author. Her writing career spanned 70 years and include poems, novels, and essays. Cindy A. Stiles asserts that Gilman is best understood as a "gentle reformer" and "early feminist" rather than a "sentimental moralist" (Stiles, The History of Southern Women's Literature, 69). In 1819, Caroline and her husband Samuel Gilman moved to Charleston, South Carolina, where her husband served as a Unitarian pastor from 1819 to 1858.In 1832, she began to edit a juvenile weekly paper, named The Rosebud, later called The Southern Rose. Gilman/Packard contributed most of the verses, tales, and novels, which were published in the periodical. For many years she also authored the Lady's Annual Register and Almanac. Based on the author's observation and experience, the book provides insight into domestic life and manners in the early 19th century America in novelistic form. Several passages written in Negro dialect. These and her other works passed through many editions and were admired for "their practical lessons as well as their genial simplicity and humor." For example: "No other state of society can show a scene like that which was presented at Belleview on the third Sabbath after the birth of our son. All the negroes, dressed in their best, came to welcome their 'young maussa,' bringing offerings of eggs and chickens, and pronouncing prayers and blessings . " There is a four-page "Note" at the rear titled: "Religious Privileges of the Negroes of Charleston, D. C. ".
Verlag: Harper and Brothers, New York, 1838
Anbieter: Antiquarian Bookshop, Washington, DC, USA
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. viii, 9-272 pages; Contents clean and tight in modern burgundy cloth binding with gilt lettering at spine. Former owner's name on first blank (after new endpapers) -- "A Huidekoper 1884". Scattered foxing. Caroline Howard Gilman (pen name, Mrs. Clarissa Packard; 17941888) was a nineteenth century American author. Her writing career spanned 70 years and include poems, novels, and essays. Cindy A. Stiles asserts that Gilman is best understood as a "gentle reformer" and "early feminist" rather than a "sentimental moralist" (Stiles, The History of Southern Women's Literature, 69). In 1819, Caroline and her husband Samuel Gilman moved to Charleston, South Carolina, where her husband served as a Unitarian pastor from 1819 to 1858.In 1832, she began to edit a juvenile weekly paper, named The Rosebud, later called The Southern Rose. Gilman/Packard contributed most of the verses, tales, and novels, which were published in the periodical. For many years she also authored the Lady's Annual Register and Almanac. Based on the author's observation and experience, the book provides insight into domestic life and manners in the early 19th century America in novelistic form. Several passages written in Negro dialect. These and her other works passed through many editions and were admired for "their practical lessons as well as their genial simplicity and humor." For example: "No other state of society can show a scene like that which was presented at Belleview on the third Sabbath after the birth of our son. All the negroes, dressed in their best, came to welcome their 'young maussa,' bringing offerings of eggs and chickens, and pronouncing prayers and blessings . " There is a four-page "Note" at the rear titled: "Religious Privileges of the Negroes of Charleston, D. C. ".
Hard Cover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. First thus. Tan cloth with gilt imprint. Cloth is moderately soiled and light chipping at spine and closed tear at spine hinge, corners rubbed. Previous owner's name, addres and date on fep and earlier owner's name on title page otherwise unmarked. Heavy foxing throughout. Square and tight.