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LoC No.: 18013129

Title: The Comforts of Home

Contents: Thoughts while getting settled -- Praise of open fires -- Furnace and I -- No stairs! no attic -- Concerning kitchens -- The plumber appreciated -- The home of the porcelain tub -- At home in the guest chamber.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Comforts of Home" by Ralph Bergengren is a collection of humorous essays written in the early 20th century. This book explores various aspects of domestic life, reflecting on the idiosyncrasies and daily routines associated with maintaining a home. The author combines witty observations with a deep appreciation for the simplicity and coziness of home life, indicating a celebration of ordinary experiences. In this engaging collection, Bergengren takes the reader on a lighthearted journey through the challenges and delights of household management. He discusses topics ranging from the labor of moving into a new home to the quirks of modern plumbing and the art of dining. With a blend of nostalgia and contemporary commentary, Bergengren reflects on the significance of various domestic spaces such as kitchens and guest chambers, presenting them not just as functional areas but as places filled with character and life. The essays capture the essence of what it means to create a comfortable home, ultimately emphasizing the joy found in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Bergengren, Ralph, 1871-1947

EBook No.: 37017

Published: Aug 9, 2011

Downloads: 469

Language: English

Subject: Essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 18013129

Title: The Comforts of Home

Contents: Thoughts while getting settled -- Praise of open fires -- Furnace and I -- No stairs! no attic -- Concerning kitchens -- The plumber appreciated -- The home of the porcelain tub -- At home in the guest chamber.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Comforts of Home" by Ralph Bergengren is a collection of humorous essays written in the early 20th century. This book explores various aspects of domestic life, reflecting on the idiosyncrasies and daily routines associated with maintaining a home. The author combines witty observations with a deep appreciation for the simplicity and coziness of home life, indicating a celebration of ordinary experiences. In this engaging collection, Bergengren takes the reader on a lighthearted journey through the challenges and delights of household management. He discusses topics ranging from the labor of moving into a new home to the quirks of modern plumbing and the art of dining. With a blend of nostalgia and contemporary commentary, Bergengren reflects on the significance of various domestic spaces such as kitchens and guest chambers, presenting them not just as functional areas but as places filled with character and life. The essays capture the essence of what it means to create a comfortable home, ultimately emphasizing the joy found in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Bergengren, Ralph, 1871-1947

EBook No.: 37017

Published: Aug 9, 2011

Downloads: 469

Language: English

Subject: Essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.