Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2011-08-09 Public domain in the USA. 467 Bergengren, Ralph 1871 1947 18013129 The Comforts of Home 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. 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) "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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/37017/37017-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 125153 2025-08-15T06:14:37.599505 text/html 121950 2011-08-09T08:21:04 text/html 185497 2025-08-15T06:14:40.240530 application/epub+zip 185306 2025-08-15T06:14:38.065507 application/epub+zip 76245 2025-08-15T06:14:37.809505 application/epub+zip 230085 2025-08-15T06:14:42.039468 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216919 2025-08-15T06:14:39.977500 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109138 2022-09-17T04:40:15.385903 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106902 2025-08-15T06:14:37.392556 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106729 2011-08-09T08:21:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106723 2011-08-09T08:21:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20067 2025-08-15T06:14:42.167469 application/rdf+xml 11804 2025-08-15T06:14:37.884577 image/jpeg 2034 2025-08-15T06:14:37.844496 image/jpeg 42852 2011-08-09T08:21:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 170037 2011-08-09T08:21:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 42814 2011-08-09T08:21:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 171279 2025-08-15T06:14:37.618504 application/octet-stream application/zip