Don’ts for Husbands and Don’ts for Wives are facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Black in 1913. Each pocket-sized book contains hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost 100 years after they were written. The reissued titles are ideal Christmas stocking fillers, and gifts for
Don’ts for Husbands and Don’ts for Wives are facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Black in 1913. Each pocket-sized book contains hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost 100 years after they were written. The reissued titles are ideal Christmas stocking fillers, and gifts for weddings, engagements and anniversaries. Advice appears under the following chapters: 1. Personalities 2. How to Avoid Discord 3. Habits 4. Financial Matters 5. Evenings at Home 6. Jealousy 7. Recreation 8. Food 9. Dress 10. Entertaining 11. Household Management 12. Children ‘Among the bon mots there is much wisdom. They would make great stocking fillers, or wedding anniversary gifts!’ Good Book Guide.
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Sweet little book Bought this today, but finished it quickly, as it’s quite tiny. However, I thought it was lovely – some bits were funny or quaint, but to disagree with the other reviewer, I thought a lot of the advise was actually still very good and worth thinking about.Maybe not one for the feminists, but not as old-fashioned as you might think either; much of the advise is basically about treating your wife with respect and thoughtfulness (which I must say, I’d prefer to being treated as another…
Some fun but some refreshingly useful advice, too This book was written in 1913 and I at first expected it to be of the same kind as – a hillarious reminder of how different things used to be and how horrible in many ways. It turns out that either the author was much more enlightened here, or that the 20 years from 1894 to 1913 really brought about a dramatic shift in attitudes.The basic premise of the man as sole…
“Don’t forget to be master in your own house, but see that your wife is mistress.” This charming miniature book gives an insight into ‘the rules’ of marriage just after the turn of the twentieth century. In spite of warning readers against being “too didactic in the home”, feisty author Blanche Ebbutt wastes no time in telling men what their role and duties in the home are.The book is divided into eleven chapters: General Habits, Personal Relations, Jealousy, Hints on Finance, Household Matters, Recreation and Holidays, Health, Dress, Hobbies, Food and Children…