
This compact guide gathers the practical wisdom that helped the prosperous and industrious of a bygone era turn everyday chores into savings and success. Arranged like a handbook, it offers quick formulas for household budgeting, recipes for making candy, tips on caring for livestock, and even simple medical remedies, all written in clear, step‑by‑step language. Readers will find handy tables for rare‑coin values, tricks for improving memory, and straightforward advice on handling poisons and their antidotes.
The author peppers the instruction with lively personal stories, such as his teenage triumphs at target shooting where he practiced hitting tiny glass balls tossed in the air. These anecdotes give a human face to the otherwise systematic advice and lead into sections on public speaking, invention protection, and moral reflections. Listeners who enjoy a blend of vintage self‑help and quirky memoir will discover a surprisingly relevant collection of tips for managing both home and mind.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (401K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file made using scans of public domain works at the University of Georgia.)
Release date
2008-10-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A self-styled “Champion Quick Shot of the World,” this early-20th-century author mixed showman energy with a grab bag of practical advice. His best-known book ranges wildly from shooting records and home remedies to livestock tips, coin collecting, memory systems, and speeches.
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