Catherine Gilman's 1834 work provides a picture of domestic life and manners in New England.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for...
Recollections of a Housekeeper is a memoir written by Clarissa Packard, detailing her experiences as a housekeeper for several prominent families in the mid-19th century. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a housekeeper during this era, including the...