The Lady's Country Companion; Or, How to Enjoy a Country Life Rationally by Loudon
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| Author | Loudon, Mrs. (Jane), 1807-1858 |
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| Title | The Lady's Country Companion; Or, How to Enjoy a Country Life Rationally |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Lady's Country Companion; Or, How to Enjoy a Country Life Rationally" by Mrs. Loudon is a practical guide written in the mid-19th century. This work is aimed primarily at young housekeepers, especially those transitioning from urban to rural living, providing insights into managing a household, gardening, cooking, and rural life. The book seeks to affix common challenges and lessons learned from the author's personal experience to help readers navigate the complexities of country life gracefully. At the start of the book, the author addresses a young friend named Annie, who is preparing for her new life in the country following her marriage. Through a series of personal anecdotes, Mrs. Loudon reflects on her own experiences, highlighting the initial excitement intermingled with the practical challenges that come with settling into a rural setting. She emphasizes the importance of preparedness in running a household, sharing her worries about Annie's potential struggles and making it clear that she aims to provide support through sound advice on various domestic matters, including managing a garden, cooking, and entertaining guests. The narrative is infused with wisdom meant to encourage and reassure Annie that happiness can be found in domesticity, even in the face of potential hardships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | S: Agriculture |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking |
| Subject | Country life |
| Subject | Home economics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56477 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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