| Author |
Panton, J. E. (Jane Ellen), 1847-1923 |
| Title |
From Kitchen to Garret: Hints for young householders
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"From Kitchen to Garret: Hints for Young Householders" by J. E. Panton is a practical guide for newly married couples, written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide useful advice on managing a household with limited financial resources, covering topics from house selection to kitchen arrangement and budgeting for meals. It serves as a mentor-like resource, keen to help young women navigate the complexities of domestic life. The opening of the work sets the tone by introducing the author's journey into writing about household management, sparked by readers’ inquiries about various aspects of domestic life. Panton emphasizes the importance of having practical knowledge and experience, aiming to share insights gained over her years of observation and interaction. She begins to discuss how to choose a house, suggesting that understanding one's living space is crucial for effective furnishing and management. Panton addresses the challenges young couples face as they embark on domestic life, promoting a sensible, cheerful approach to creating their homes and fostering a sound understanding of practical household management amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TX: Technology: Home economics
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| Subject |
Home economics
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51590 |
| Release Date |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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