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Adams, Samuel, servant
Adams, Sarah
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The complete servant
Being a practical guide to the peculiar duties and business of all descriptions of servants, from the housekeeper to the servant of all-work, and from the land steward to the foot-boy. With useful receipts and tables
$aUnited Kingdom :$bKnight and Lacey,$c1825.
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"The Complete Servant" by Samuel and Sarah Adams is a practical guide written in the early 19th century. This instructional work aims to provide detailed insights into the roles and responsibilities of various domestic servants, from housekeepers to footboys, emphasizing the importance of understanding the dynamics of household management. The authors, drawing from their extensive experiences over decades, present a thorough examination of domestic duties that not only serves those in service but offers guidance to employers as well. The opening of the book establishes its purpose and the authority of its authors, who reflect on their burgeoning roles in domestic service, advocating for clear definitions and expectations between masters and servants. It articulates the necessity for both parties to understand their respective duties to alleviate domestic anxieties. The introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive resource that includes advice on everything from managing household expenses to complex interpersonal dynamics within the home, highlighting an evolving societal structure that recognizes the value of skilled domestic service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/b21530786
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Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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