Domestic Servants

This practical guide for domestic servants offers advice on everything from cleaning and cooking to etiquette and personal hygiene. David Hay's book was among the first to address the rights and needs of household staff, and remains an important historical resource for understanding the social and economic roles of these often-overlooked workers.

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