9780906969847 - The Model Wife, Nineteenth Century Style von Randall, Rona (4 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This is an account of the role of the married woman in the last century, describing everything the "model" wife was expected to know. The book contains information drawn largely from 19th-century sources about the myths and mores of a period when conformity and keeping up appearances were widely considered of prime importance. The author also wrote "Dragonmede", "Watchman's Stone", "The Mating Dance", "Curtain Call" and "The Model Wife, Nineteenth-Century Style". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Subjects; Wives Great Britain History 19th century. Marriage Great Britain History 19th century. Home economics Great Britain History 19th century. Housekeeping Great Britain History 19th century. Women Great Britain Social conditions. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Library copy. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Dust-wrapper taped to end-papers. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description: [224]p., ill. ; 24cm. Subjects: Women -- Great Britain -- Social conditions. Domestic life. 3 Kg.

Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.