Victorian Servants, A Very Peculiar History (Cherished Library) - Rilegato

Fiona Macdonald

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ISBN 10: 190718449X ISBN 13: 9781907184499

Casa editrice: Book House, 2011

Riassunto

It's not all longing looks across the dining room from that high-class gentleman! Life as a Victorian servant was tough, tough, tough! Discover the bizarre and oh-so-strict rules one had to keep to when serving the dignitaries in "Victorian Servants: A Very Peculiar History". Rise up through the ranks from washerwoman to housemaid to ladies' maid and beyond, but mind you don't keep any 'followers', as boyfriends are immoral and are strictly not allowed! While you wait on hand and foot from 5.30 am to 11 pm you won't even have time to rest your own. The chamber pots are certainly not to be sniffed at, and remember if the bell rings once, you are wanted. It's hard work but it's better than the alternative: begging, returning home penniless or heading to the workhouse. You'll discover stories of suffering and household tips galore in "Victorian Servants: A Very Peculiar History"!

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in adult education and in schools and universities, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Book House
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 190718449X
• ISBN 13: 9781907184499
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 192