
audiobook
MILDRED AT HOME
Chapter First.
Chapter Second.
Chapter Third. AUNT WEALTHY.
Chapter Fourth.
Chapter Fifth.
Chapter Sixth.
Chapter Seventh.
Chapter Eighth.
Chapter Ninth.
A warm, intimate portrait unfolds as Mildred settles into the rhythms of her married life, turning her home into a lively hub of family and friends. Through gentle conversations and everyday tasks—dressing children, sharing tea, and tending to guests—the narrative captures the tender responsibilities and quiet joys that define her domestic world. The book paints a vivid picture of late‑19th‑century household customs, where love, duty, and community intertwine.
The story’s charm lies in its affectionate details, from a little girl’s eager desire to help a ailing neighbor to the soft banter between elders on the veranda. Mildred’s relationships with relatives like Aunt Chloe and the spirited Elsie reveal a network of support that both comforts and challenges her. Listeners will be drawn into a world where simple moments become the heart of a family’s enduring bond.
Full title
Mildred at Home: With Something About Her Relatives and Friends. A sequel to Mildred's married life. A sequel to Mildred's married life.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (345K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, MWS 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
2014-06-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1828–1909
Best known for the hugely popular Elsie Dinsmore books, this American writer spent decades creating fiction for young readers shaped by strong moral and religious themes. Her work was widely read in the late 19th century and helped make her one of the era’s most recognizable children’s authors.
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