The Complete Housekeeper (1903)

The Complete Housekeeper, written by Emily Holt in 1903, is a comprehensive guide to managing a household. The book covers a wide range of topics related to housekeeping, including cleaning and organizing, cooking and meal planning, laundry and clothing care, and even etiquette and social graces. Holt provides detailed instructions and advice on everything from how to properly set a table to how to make soap from scratch. She also includes recipes for a variety of dishes, as well as tips for preserving food and managing a pantry. In addition to practical advice, The Complete Housekeeper also includes sections on the history of domestic service, the role of the housekeeper in society, and the importance of maintaining a clean and orderly home. Holt emphasizes the value of hard work, attention to detail, and a positive attitude in achieving success as a housekeeper. Overall, The Complete Housekeeper is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of housekeeping, whether as a professional or as a homemaker. Its timeless advice and practical tips continue to be relevant to modern readers, making it a classic of its genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.