OR, INSTRUCTIONS ΤΟ YOUNG MARRIED LADIES, ON THE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR HOUSEHOLDS, AND THE REGULATION AND DUTIES OF MARRIED LIFE. BY MRS. WILLIAM PARKES. Every wise woman buildeth her house, but the foolish plucketh it down THIRD AMERICAN FROM THE THIRD LONDON EDITION, WITH New-York: PRINTED BY J. & J HARPER, 82 CLIFF-ST. Sold by Collins & Hannay, Collins & Co., O. A. Roorbach, G. & C. & H. 1831. THE COOK'S ORACLE, AND HOUSEKEEPER'S MANUAL. Containing Receipts for Cookery, Directions for Carving, &c. &c. By William Kitchiner, M.D. Improved, and adapted to the United States, by a Medical Gentleman. 12mo. "The Cook's Oracle and Housekeeper's Manual we consider the ne plus ultra of the science of good eating, and the very acme of excellence in culinary literature."-Monthly Review. Southern District of New-York, ss. BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 25th day of November, A. D. 1828, in the fifty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, J. & J. HARPER, of the said District, have deposited in this office the title of a Book, the right whereof they claim as Proprietors, in the words following, to wit: "Domestic Duties; or, Instructions to young married Ladies, on the man agement of their households, and the regulation of their conduct in the various relations and duties of Married Life. By Mrs. William Parkes. "Every wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands........Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies........Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.'-Proverbs. "First American from the third London edition, with notes and alterations adapted to the American reader." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." And also to an act, entitled "An Act, supplementary to an act, entitled An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned, and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints.". FRED. J. BETTS, Clerk of the Southern District of New-York. ADVERTISEMENT TO THE THIRD AMERICAN EDITION THE "Domestic Duties" of Mrs. Parkes are addressed to married ladies, and particularly those who have recently entered upon the cares of a family, detailing the various duties of the married life. These are all embraced under the several heads of Social Relations, Household Concerns, Regulation of Time, Moral and Religious Duties, each of which forms a part or grand division of the work, branching out into numerous minor subdivisions. The author appears to be an experienced matron, who, in the form of a friendly conversation with her young married friend, gives her an insight into all the du ties of housekeeping. As much of our happiness depends upon our domestic comforts, this volume cannot be otherwise than interesting to all young people, who are, or who intend to be married; and to such it is confidently recommended. The publishers are happy to state, that the rapid sale of the work in this country, clearly evinces that its merits are duly appreciated. Notwithstanding it has been before the American public but a few weeks, two editions have been sold during that short time, and this, being the third, is now called for. Were any other evidence required, of the intrinsic value of the work, than is presented by its rapid and extensive sales, numerous testimonials in its favour might be selected from the many respectable literary journals which have recommended it; but these are deemed unnecessary-and only one or two will be added. "The volume before us is one of those practical works, which are of real value and utility. It is a perfect vade mecum for the young married lady, who may resort to it on all ques tions of household economy and etiquette....There is nothing omitted with which it behooves a lady to be acquainted." New Monthly Magazine. "We consider Domestic Duties' a very valuable work, and well calculated to promote the object for which it was intended. It is one that we most cheerfully recommend to all young housewives, and to all who intend becoming so. There are very few whose education has been so complete as that they will not find much both novel and useful in this volume, written in a clear and agreeable style, and luminously arranged. It ought to occupy a place in every lady's library."-The Critic. "This book contains an amount of useful and interesting information rarely to be met with....It ought to be included in the marriage portion of every lady." ."-Chronicle of the Times. "Among the many intellectual treats which have recently been spread before the public, there has been none combining so many useful lessons as the present work contains. It is the ladies' vade mecum, in which every department of domestic duties, of manners, temper, accomplishments, deportment, the culinary art, visiting, dress, treatment of children, &c. &c. are embodied in the most pleasing manner, and in the most familiar style."—Enquirer. To these notice might be added many mo equally flattering; but, for reasons already stated, they are deemed superfluous. To the present edition is added a copious Index, which materially enchances the value of the work. New-York, January, 1829. J. & J. H. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Pago INTRODUCTORY Remarks PART I. SOCIAL RELATIONS. CONVERSATION I. Preliminary Sketch, &c. 13 17 33 CONVERSATION III. New Acquaintances; Choice of; De- CONVERSATION VI. Forms of visiting; Morning Calls; CONVERSATION VII. Economy; Dress and expensive PART II. HOUSEHOLD CONCERNS. CONVERSATION I. Servants; Number; Choice of; Food of; Management of; Conduct to; Indulgences to; The Importance of Example in fixing their moral and religious Habits; Suitableness of Dress in Servants; Wages; Gifts from Visiters; Qualifications required in a House-keeper; A Cook; A Housemaid; A Nursery Maid; A Laundress; A Footman; A Porter; Method of hiring Servants, whether from private Families or Register Offices; Giving and receiving Characters. 46 52 89 107 |