Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 48, No. XVIII, April, 1854

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Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 48, No. XVIII, April, 1854

by Various Authors

EN·~6 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
1

Godey's Lady's Book, Philadelphia, April, 1854

2:34
2

Note:

2:52
3

EVERYDAY ACTUALITIES.—NO. XVIII.

22:41
4

ZANOTTI: A ROMANTIC TALE OF ITALY AND SPAIN.

48:46
5

THE ORPHAN'S DEPARTURE.

26:49
6

CELESTIAL PHENOMENA.—APRIL.

8:39
7

MRS. MURDEN'S TWO DOLLAR SILK.

27:49
8

MANAGEMENT OF CANARY BIRDS.

1:26
9

GODEY'S COURSE OF LESSONS IN DRAWING. - LESSON IV.

2:29
10

THE TRIALS OF A NEEDLEWOMAN.

41:11

Description

Step into the bustling world of an 1854 women’s magazine, where every page is a window onto the daily hopes, tastes, and concerns of American housewives and their families. From delicate mantilla patterns and spring bonnets to practical advice on managing a dairy‑house, the volume blends beautiful hand‑drawn fashion plates with down‑to‑earth household tips. Readers will hear the soft rustle of silk and lace alongside lively discussions of poetry, celestial phenomena, and the moral lessons of short stories.

Interwoven with the glossy illustrations are heartfelt essays on motherhood, thoughtful sonnets, and lively letters from the editorial desk that capture the spirit of community among its readers. Practical guides—like the art of crocheting tassels, the science of canary‑bird care, and easy washing methods—sit beside moral reflections such as “Don’t Overtask the Young Brain.” All of this is presented in a warm, conversational tone that makes the listener feel as if they are sharing a tea with the magazine’s original audience.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (400K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2018-12-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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