This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1852. Excerpt: ... and still maintained at a small expense; if her butter and cheese are abundant and of excellent flavor; if she dress herself like a lady in seasons of leisure, without much outlay for clothes, and is always prompt to do what belongs to her to do; and, if they all live and appear like persons possessing abundance, while all earn their living and much besides, be assured such a domestic establishment will become proverbial throughout the town or county. Where in the city, as the female head of a household, are such facilities for acquiring enviable applause? where such facilities for being useful in the world? Does the reputation from a display of silks and laces, and jewelry in the ball room, or at the theatre, or at the party of pleasure, compare with this? No man of sense, and...