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A LITTLE HOUSEKEEPING BOOK FOR A LITTLE GIRL - Or, MARGARET'S SATURDAY MORNINGS
The Ideal Series for Girls
A LITTLE HOUSEKEEPING BOOK FOR A LITTLE GIRL - Or, MARGARET'S SATURDAY MORNINGS - By - Caroline French Benton - AUTHOR OF - "A LITTLE COOK BOOK FOR A LITTLE GIRL" - Boston - THE PAGE COMPANY - Publishers
PUBLISHERS' NOTE
CHAPTER I - MARGARET'S CHRISTMAS TREE
CHAPTER II - THE KITCHEN FIRE
CHAPTER III - THE DINING-ROOM TABLE
CHAPTER IV - WASHING DISHES
CHAPTER V - THE CARE OF THE BEDROOMS
CHAPTER VI - SWEEPING AND DUSTING
On a bright Saturday morning a curious young girl steps into the world of home‑making, guided by gentle instructions that feel more like a story than a rulebook. The book weaves everyday tasks—setting a table, sweeping a floor, tending a garden—into the rhythm of a child's imagination, making each chore feel like a small adventure. Its tone is warm and encouraging, celebrating the pride that comes from a job well done.
Each chapter introduces a practical skill: the kitchen fire, washing dishes, caring for bedrooms, polishing silver, even keeping simple accounts. Illustrated with clear, friendly language, the lessons are paired with relatable moments, such as Margaret’s excitement over a double Christmas tree and her wonder at decorating the house. Readers find a blend of useful guidance and charming anecdotes that invite them to try their own “Saturday mornings” with confidence and delight.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (148K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.
Release date
2010-01-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
d. 1923
Best known for practical, friendly books on cooking, housekeeping, and everyday home life, this prolific writer published under a pen name and reached readers looking for useful guidance they could actually use.
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