Under the guise of a genial narrator and his family, Stowe discusses what makes a house a home: the ravages of a new carpet, homekeeping versus housekeeping, the economy of the beautiful, the lady who does her own work, and the problems of servants in America. Stories and sketches on domestic themes round out the collection.
Practical wisdom and gentle comedy from one of the most influential American writers of her century. Download the free EPUB.