Lydia Maria Child

The American Frugal Housewife (eBook, ePUB)

Thrifty Tips and Household Wisdom: A Guide to Frugal Living in 19th Century America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Lydia Maria Child's 'The American Frugal Housewife' is a remarkable text that provides practical advice on household management, cooking, and frugality in the early 19th century United States. Written in a straightforward and instructional style, the book is a valuable resource for understanding domestic life and social norms during this period. Child's emphasis on thrift and resourcefulness reflects the growing interest in domestic economy and women's role in maintaining the household in the 1800s. Lydia Maria Child, a prominent abolitionist and women's rights advocate, drew on her own experiences as a wife and mother to compile this comprehensive guide. Her passion for social justice and progressive values is evident throughout the book, as she empowers women to take control of their household finances and make informed decisions for their families. Child's unique perspective as a writer and activist adds depth and significance to 'The American Frugal Housewife.' I highly recommend 'The American Frugal Housewife' to readers interested in gender studies, American history, and domestic literature. Child's insightful observations and practical advice make this book a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of early 19th century domestic life and the evolving role of women in society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664138248
• Artikelnr.: 58437102

Autorenporträt

Mrs. Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880) was widely read and extremely well informed. She was the successful and popular author of a novel (Hobomok) and several how-to books (The Frugal Housewife, The Mother's Book, The Girl's Own Book), and editor of the Juvenile Miscellany. She was also a former educator and a member of the learned and reform-minded intellectual circles in Boston, both in her own right and as the younger sister of Convers Francis (1795-1863), a Unitarian minister, Harvard professor, and member of the Transcendental Club. In 1828 she married David Lee Child (1794-1874), another Harvard graduate, schoolmaster, diplomat, and lawyer. Their association with William Lloyd Garrison prompted Mrs. Child to publish this Appeal, for which she paid the price of alienating a significant portion of her previous audience. She did not waver but went on to edit the National Anti-Slavery Standard in New York City (1840-1844) and continued to write in support of emancipation, women's rights, and native rights as well.