# Common Sense in the Household: A Manual of Practical Housewifery

An audiobook by Marion Harland, read by LibriVox volunteers (15 h 34 min, English).

This is a practical guide to running a household in 1883. Marion Harland not only walks us through a number of important topics such as how to select and manage servants and organise a dinner party (best engage a good caterer), but also includes a number of recipes. Even today's listeners may find a new favourite dish among the recipes contained in this volume. - Summary by Carolin

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