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Fors Clavigera: Letters to the Workmen and Labourers of Great Britain (Volume 1 of 8) is the first in a seminal series of letters written by the renowned Victorian art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist John Ruskin. Published in 1871, this volume marks the...
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The Tale of the Spinning Wheel is a charming and insightful exploration of the history, significance, and cultural impact of the spinning wheel, written by M. L. (Mary Louisa) Foster. This book delves into the origins and evolution of the spinning wheel, tracing its...
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A Handbook of Invalid Cooking, authored by Mary A. Boland and first published in 1893, is a comprehensive guide dedicated to the preparation of nourishing and easily digestible meals for the sick and convalescent. Drawing from her experience as a nurse at the...
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Suburban Residences, and How to Circumvent Them is a satirical work by G. R. Sims, first published in the late 19th century, that humorously explores the trials, tribulations, and peculiarities of suburban life in Victorian England. Through a series of witty essays and...
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Women's Work is a comprehensive exploration of the roles, responsibilities, and contributions of women throughout history, particularly focusing on the domestic and economic spheres. Drawing from a wide range of historical sources, the book delves into the evolution of...
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Nooks and Corners: Being the Companion Volume to 'From Kitchen to Garret' is a richly detailed exploration of the hidden, often overlooked spaces within the Victorian home. Authored by Mrs. C. S. Peel, this book delves into the intimate and practical aspects of domestic...
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The Pantropheon; or, History of Food, Its Preparation, from the Earliest Ages of the World, authored by Alexis Soyer, is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of the culinary traditions and food culture of ancient civilizations. Drawing from a wealth of historical...
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Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented is a comprehensive and meticulously researched work by William Tebb, first published in the late 19th century, that delves into the chilling and often overlooked subject of premature burial—the accidental interment of...
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The Economics of the Russian Village is a comprehensive exploration of rural economic life in Russia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on detailed observations, statistical data, and firsthand accounts, the book delves into the structure and...
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The Modern Malady by Clement Dukes is a comprehensive exploration of the phenomenon of nervous exhaustion, or neurasthenia, as it was understood in the late nineteenth century. Drawing on his extensive experience as a physician, Dukes delves into the causes, symptoms,...
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Facts for the Kind-Hearted of England! As to the Wretchedness of the Irish Peasantry, and the Means for their Regeneration is a powerful and impassioned work by Jasper W. Rogers, first published in 1847 during the height of the Great Irish Famine. This book serves as...
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The Eugenic Marriage Volume 2 (of 4): A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies is a comprehensive exploration of early 20th-century ideas surrounding eugenics, marriage, and family life. Authored by W. Grant Hague, this volume delves into...
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The Eugenic Marriage Volume 3 (of 4): A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies is a comprehensive and insightful exploration into the early 20th-century movement of eugenics as it relates to marriage, family life, and the health of future...
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The Eugenic Marriage Volume 1 (of 4): A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies is an early 20th-century work by W. Grant Hague, M.D., that explores the principles and practices of eugenics as applied to marriage, family life, and...
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Mental Defectives and Sexual Offenders: Report of the Committee of Inquiry Appointed by the Hon. Sir Maui Pomare, K.B.E., C.M.G., Minister of Health is a comprehensive governmental report published in 1925 in New Zealand. This document presents the findings and...
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The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844, with a Preface written in 1892 by Friedrich Engels, is a seminal work of social and economic analysis that offers a vivid and unflinching portrait of the lives of industrial workers in mid-19th century England....
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The American Frugal Housewife, written by Lydia Maria Child and first published in 1829, is a classic guide to domestic economy and practical household management in early 19th-century America. Aimed primarily at women of modest means, the book offers a wealth of advice...
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The Cost of Shelter by Ellen H. Richards is a pioneering work that delves into the economic and social aspects of housing in early 20th-century America. Drawing on her expertise as a chemist and home economist, Richards examines the fundamental question of what...
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What Dress Makes of Us, authored by Dorothy Quigley and first published in 1897, is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the profound influence that clothing and personal appearance exert on social perception, self-expression, and individual destiny. Drawing...
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Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine by Edwin Waugh is a vivid and compassionate account of the daily struggles faced by the working-class families of Lancashire during the devastating Cotton Famine of the 1860s. Drawing from his personal...
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