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The Home Book Of Pleasure And Instruction (1867)

The Home Book Of Pleasure And Instruction (1867)

Laura Valentine

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
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9781120762634
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The Home Book of Pleasure and Instruction, originally published in 1867, is a comprehensive guide to various aspects of domestic life. Written by Laura Valentine, a well-known author of the Victorian era, the book covers topics such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, childcare, and household management. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different area of domestic life. The first section provides tips on cooking and includes recipes for a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to cakes and desserts. The second section covers cleaning and housekeeping, offering advice on how to keep a home clean and organized.The third section of the book is dedicated to gardening, with tips on how to grow and care for a variety of plants and flowers. The fourth section provides guidance on childcare, including tips on how to care for infants and young children.The final section of the book focuses on household management, with advice on how to manage finances, entertain guests, and maintain a happy and harmonious home. Throughout the book, Valentine emphasizes the importance of creating a comfortable and welcoming home environment that promotes both pleasure and learning.Overall, The Home Book of Pleasure and Instruction is a fascinating glimpse into Victorian domestic life, offering valuable insights into the daily routines and practices of the era.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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