Adventures in Thrift by Anna Steese Richardson
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| Author | Richardson, Anna Steese, 1865-1949 |
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| Illustrator | Corson, C. S. (Charles Schell), 1882-1921 |
| LoC No. | 16007927 |
| Title | Adventures in Thrift |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Adventures in Thrift" by Anna Steese Richardson is a practical guide written in the early 20th century. This work presents real-life experiences and organizations focused on thrift and household economy, particularly aimed at homemakers looking to reduce their living expenses while maintaining a satisfying home. The narrative emphasizes the importance of education in managing household budgets effectively. The opening of the book introduces Mrs. Larry, a wife and mother, who is concerned about the high cost of living and the implications it has on her household. Over lunch with her friend Claire, she learns that Claire has recently ended her relationship with Jimmy, partly due to financial concerns surrounding their potential marriage. The narrative provides insights into household management challenges while unfolding Mrs. Larry's commitment to understanding thrift by attending a lecture designed for housekeepers. This sets the stage for both women's journey to tackle financial challenges through education, cooperation, and sheer determination, demonstrating that managing a household effectively requires knowledge and adaptability in modern economic conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Home economics |
| Subject | Saving and investment |
| Subject | Shopping |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62530 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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