| Author |
Philp, Robert Kemp, 1819-1882 |
| Title |
Enquire Within Upon Everything
The Great Victorian Domestic Standby
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enquire_Within_upon_Everything
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| Credits |
Jon Ingram, Clytie Siddall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Enquire Within Upon Everything" by Robert Kemp Philp is a reference manual written during the late 19th century. This comprehensive guide serves as a practical resource for homemakers, covering a wide range of topics related to domestic life, from cooking and household management to etiquette and remedies for ailments. Its eclectic content aims to provide useful hints and instructions, making it a valuable asset for families seeking to improve their home life. The opening of the manual sets the tone for its diverse content, inviting readers to explore various subjects relevant to everyday domestic scenarios. It introduces a structured approach, highlighting the importance of an index for easy navigation through countless hints and advice. Topics covered in this opening segment include the selection of fresh fish and meats, tips for efficient meal preparation, and considerations for household economics. The introduction emphasizes the collaborative effort behind the book, showcasing contributions from various knowledgeable figures in domestic science, thus establishing "Enquire Within" as a credible and helpful companion for home management. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
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| Subject |
Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10766 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
315 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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