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Recollections Of A Housekeeper

Recollections Of A Housekeeper

Packard, Clarissa

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ISBN10: 1163764396
ISBN13: 9781163764398
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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 challenges and rewards of managing a household, as well as the relationships between domestic staff and their employers.Packard's recollections cover a wide range of topics, from the daily routines of household chores to the social events and parties that she helped to organize. She also discusses the relationships between different members of the household, including the interactions between employers and their servants.Throughout the book, Packard provides a candid and insightful look at the life of a housekeeper during this time period, highlighting both the joys and the difficulties of the job. Her writing is engaging and lively, making this a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, domestic life, or social relationships.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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