The Broken Looking-Glass

The Broken Looking-Glass

Maria Louisa Charlesworth

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781437079906
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The Broken Looking-Glass: Or Mrs. Dorothy Cope�������s Recollections Of Service is a book written by Maria Louisa Charlesworth and published in 1880. The book is a memoir of Mrs. Dorothy Cope, who worked as a domestic servant in England during the 18th century. The book provides a detailed account of the life of a domestic servant during that time, including the daily routine, the working conditions, and the relationships between servants and their employers. Mrs. Cope�������s recollections are presented in a series of anecdotes that offer a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that help to bring Mrs. Cope�������s world to life. Overall, The Broken Looking-Glass is a fascinating look at a bygone era and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of domestic service in England.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.

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