Work And Wages: Or Life In Service (1843)

by Mary Botham Howitt

Book Overview

""Work and Wages: Or Life in Service"" is a non-fiction book written by Mary Botham Howitt and published in 1843. The book explores the lives of domestic servants during the Victorian era in England, focusing on their working conditions, wages, and social status. Howitt draws on her own experience as a domestic servant to provide an insider's perspective on the subject. She discusses the different types of domestic work, such as cooking, cleaning, and childcare, and the various roles that servants played in households of different sizes and social classes. Howitt also examines the relationship between servants and their employers, highlighting the power dynamics and the challenges faced by both parties. Throughout the book, she advocates for better treatment and fair wages for domestic servants, and provides practical advice for those seeking employment in this field. ""Work and Wages: Or Life in Service"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important aspect of Victorian society and the lives of working-class women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166587762
• ISBN13: 9781166587765
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"