Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife

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Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife

by Marion Mills Miller

EN·~4 hours

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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

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Marion Mills Miller

1864–1949

Best remembered as an editor, translator, and literary compiler, this prolific American man of letters moved easily from classical literature to U.S. political history. His books aimed to make big subjects feel organized, readable, and useful to general readers.

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