The Ladies Book of Useful Information by Anonymous
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Author | Anonymous |
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The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources |
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Summary | "The Ladies' Book of Useful Information" by Anonymous is a practical reference guide written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work is designed specifically for women, offering a wealth of knowledge on topics ranging from beauty and health to home management and personal development. It aims to empower women with skills and information that would help them enhance their physical appearance, manage household tasks efficiently, and navigate social complexities. At the start of the book, the author emphasizes the importance of personal beauty and outlines various methods for maintaining a radiant appearance. The opening chapter delves into skincare, hair care, and oral hygiene, highlighting safe and natural remedies rather than harmful cosmetics. The author promises that with the techniques provided, any woman can enhance her natural beauty, with instructions on treating various skin issues and enhancing one’s overall physical appeal. This serves as an introduction to the extensive practical advice that follows, setting the stage for a manual that not only caters to vanity but also prescribes wisdom for nurturing health and domestic skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
Subject | Women -- Health and hygiene |
Subject | Interior decoration |
Subject | Physiology -- Popular works |
Subject | Decoration and ornament |
Subject | Marriage |
Subject | Beauty, Personal |
Subject | Conduct of life -- Early works to 1900 |
Subject | Cosmetics |
Subject | Traditional medicine |
Subject | Sexual ethics |
Subject | Pregnancy |
Subject | Cooking for the sick |
Subject | Menstruation |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 26368 |
Release Date | Aug 20, 2008 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 286 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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