Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife

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Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife

by Marion Mills Miller

EN·~4 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total
1

INTRODUCTION

2:19
2

CHAPTER I - THE SINGLE WOMAN

16:26
3

CHAPTER II - THE SINGLE WOMAN

18:22
4

CHAPTER III - THE WIFE

7:36
5

CHAPTER IV - THE HOUSE

14:00
6

CHAPTER V - THE HOUSE

24:30
7

CHAPTER VI - FURNITURE AND DECORATION

14:19
8

CHAPTER VII - FURNITURE AND DECORATION

17:57
9

CHAPTER VIII - THE MOTHER

12:18
10

CHAPTER IX - THE MOTHER

12:44

Description

A thoughtful guide that blends the timeless dignity of women’s traditional roles with today’s scientific and civic advances, this book offers clear, practical advice for mothers and housewives seeking to manage their homes efficiently. Drawing on the latest government research in food safety, household economics, and suitable employment, it distills complex recommendations into useful, everyday suggestions that help families thrive in a modern world.

The opening chapter turns its focus to the single woman, celebrating the freedom she enjoys to pursue education, culture, and a range of careers—from journalism to design. It encourages readers to view self‑improvement as a foundation for both personal fulfillment and future responsibilities, emphasizing character development through purposeful action. By weaving historical insight with contemporary opportunities, the book empowers women to shape their own “better part” while contributing meaningfully to home and society.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (250K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Garcia, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2005-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Marion Mills Miller

Marion Mills Miller

1864–1949

A prolific American man of letters, he moved easily between literature, history, politics, and reference writing. His books range from poetry and drama to sweeping compilations like Great Debates in American History and collections of Greek and Latin classics.

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