1879 1ST ED VICTORIAN HOUSEHOLD HOME GUIDE COOKBOOK DECORATION SOCIAL ETIQUETTE

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The Complete Home: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Life and Affairs. The Household in its Foundation, Order, Economy, Beauty, Healthfulness, Emergencies, Methods, Children, Literature, Amusements, Religion, Friendships, Manners, Hospitality, Servants, Industry, Money, and History. A Volume of Practical Experiences Popularly Illustrated By Mrs. Julia McNair Wright Published by Bradley, Garretson & Co. Philadelphia Rare 1879 first edition. Original gold boards. Large (9"X 6" X 2" thick) heavy book containing 584 pages plus an index. Fascinating Victorian Era Guide containing both color and black and white illsutrations. Practical advice for leading a happy, healthy life in the late 19th century. Between the home setup in Eden, and the home before us in Eternity, stand the homes of Earth in a long succession. It is therefore important that our Homes should be brought up to standard in Harmony with their origin and destiny. Please see the contents and illustrations below for more details. The first couple of pages of this book are detached but all pages are present.