A delightful collection of Victorian domestic wisdom
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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.
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.
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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Etat : Muy bueno. : Sumérgete en la sabiduría doméstica victoriana con 'The Pocket Enquire Within'. Esta guía encantadora ofrece consejos prácticos sobre una variedad de temas, desde remedios caseros hasta etiqueta social. Descubre los secretos de la vida cotidiana en la época victoriana y encuentra consejos atemporales que siguen siendo relevantes hoy en día. Con ilustraciones encantadoras, esta edición de bolsillo es una ventana fascinante al pasado. EAN: 9781847945846 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia|Entretenimiento Título: The Pocket Enquire Within Autor: George Armstrong Editorial: Random House Books Idioma: en Páginas: 224 Formato: tapa dura. N° de réf. du vendeur Happ-2025-02-07-22d09708
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