Godey's Lady's Book, Philadelphia, Volume 48, March, 1854 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Editor | Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell, 1788-1879 |
| Title | Godey's Lady's Book, Philadelphia, Volume 48, March, 1854 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Godey's Lady's Book, Philadelphia, Volume 48, March, 1854" by Various is a historical collection of essays, articles, and illustrations written in the mid-19th century. This periodical serves as a charming time capsule of 1850s American life, exploring topics such as fashion, domestic life, literature, and culture, which were particularly relevant to women of that era. The contents include practical advice, literary stories, and discussions on various subjects, providing insights into the societal expectations and interests of women at the time. At the start of this volume, a variety of topics are introduced through a table of contents, which features articles ranging from fashion (like "A Chapter on Necklaces") to cultural reflections ("Babylon, Nineveh, and Mr. Layard"). One segment begins with a discussion about the significance and evolution of paper-making, detailing historical methods and materials used from ancient Egyptian times to the modern day. Another piece highlights the importance of family and children, reflecting on the joys and trials of motherhood in a sentimental narrative style. The diversity of content suggests that the publication was designed to inform, entertain, and empower women, making it a rich resource for anyone interested in women's history and 19th-century American culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Women's periodicals, American |
| Subject | Fashion -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55996 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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