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The Pocket Enquire Within: A guide to the niceties and necessities of Victorian domestic life - Couverture rigide

Armstrong, George

 
9781847945846: The Pocket Enquire Within: A guide to the niceties and necessities of Victorian domestic life

Synopsis

A delightful collection of Victorian domestic wisdom

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À propos de l'auteur

Born in Lincolnshire, George Armstrong moved with his family to Dulwich, where he went to school. He has an MA in English Literature from Cambridge University, and has worked in film and publishing. He is married with two children and lives in London.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

A fascinating collection of Victorian domestic wisdom, from recipes for home remedies to rules for good party etiquette. For advice on all aspects of life, and a glimpse into the minds of generations past - enquire within.

À propos de la deuxième de couverture

What is the correct way to carve a partridge?

How should leeches be applied?

What exactly does Dr Babington's mixture for indigestion consist of?

How can egg whites be used to repair broken china?

First published in 1856, Enquire Within rapidly proved itself to be the indispensable guide to Victorian domestic life. Packed with words of wisdom and pithy advice, it looked at everything from entertaining and etiquette to household management, and on the way took in considered discussion of such arcane matters as how singing might prevent consumption, how hats could be improved by being beaten with a cane, and, of course, why chess should on no account ever be played at a ball.

This new, charmingly illustrated pocket-sized edition contains a selection of hints and tips that not only provide a fascinating insight into the day-to-day life of Victorian Britain, but also, in places, reveal timeless wisdom that we would do well to heed today.

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