The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1025, August 19, 1899 by Various
"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1025, August 19, 1899" by Various is a periodical publication originally released during the late 19th century. This edition includes a rich assortment of articles aimed primarily at young women, focusing on domestic education, culinary skills, and social conduct. The content reflects the societal context of the time, exploring the essential skills required for women to manage household responsibilities effectively, especially in a rapidly changing
urban environment. The opening of this 1899 volume presents a detailed discussion on the training of young women for their roles as future housekeepers and wives, highlighting the shortcomings of current educational practices. It emphasizes the importance of practical domestic skills, suggesting the establishment of Domestic Economy Schools where young girls can receive comprehensive training in cookery, laundry work, and general housewifery. Observations from a visit to a class show students engaged in various learning activities, such as cooking for a large group and dressmaking, underlining the necessity of hands-on experience in preparing them for their future duties in a domestic setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1025, August 19, 1899 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62826 |
| Release Date | Aug 2, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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