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A delightful collection of Victorian domestic wisdom What is the correct way of carving a partridge? How should leeches be applied? What is Dr Babington's mixture for indigestion? How can egg whites be used to repair broken china? When it was first published in 1856,Enquire Withinwas an indispensible guide to Victorian domestic life, packed with words of wisdom and advice on everything from entertaining and etiquette to household management, taking in how singing can prevent consumption, how to care for one's hat by beating it with a cane and, of course, why chess should be avoided at a ball. And now, this new, charmingly illustrated pocket-sized edition contains a selection of hints and tips that not only provide a fascinating insight into the day-to-day of Victorian Britain, but also, in places, reveal timeless wisdom that we would do well to heed today, such as making your home companionable by always welcoming guests with a clear introduction and a smile., A fascinating collection of Victorian domestic wisdom, from recipes for home remedies to rules for good party etiquette. For advice on all aspects of life and a glimpse into the minds of generations past, enquire within What is the correct way to carve a partride? How should leeches be applied? How can egg whites be used to repair broken china? When it was first published in 1856,Enquire Withinwas an indispensable guide to Victorian domestic life, packed with words of wisdom and advice on everything from entertaining and etiquette to household management, taking in how singing can prevent consumption, how to care for one's hat by beating it with a cane, and, of course, why chess should be avoided at a ball. Now, this new, charmingly illustrated pocket-sized edition contains a selection of hints and tips that not only provide a fascinating insight into the day-to-day of Victorian Britain, but also, in places, reveal timeless wisdom that we would do well to heed today, such as making your home companionable by always welcoming guests with a clear introduction and a smile., What is the correct way of carving a partridge? How should leeches be applied? What is Dr Babington's mixture for indigestion? How can egg whites be used to repair broken china? When it was first published in 1856, Enquire Within was an indispensible guide to Victorian domestic life, packed with words of wisdom and advice on everything from entertaining and etiquette to household management, taking in how singing can prevent consumption, how to care for one's hat by beating it with a cane and, of course, why chess should be avoided at a ball. And now, this new, charmingly illustrated pocket-sized edition contains a selection of hints and tips that not only provide a fascinating insight into the day-to-day of Victorian Britain, but also, in places, reveal timeless wisdom that we would do well to heed today, such as making your home companionable by always welcoming guests with a clear introduction and a smile., What is the correct way to carve a partridge? How should leeches be applied? What exactly does Dr Babington's mixture for indigestion consist of? How can egg whites be used to repair broken china? First published in 1856, Enquire Within rapidly proved itself to be the indispensable guide to Victorian domestic life. Packed with words of wisdom and pithy advice, it looked at everything from entertaining and etiquette to household management, taking in on the way considered discussion of such arcane matters as how singing might prevent consumption, how hats could be improved by being beaten with a cane, and, of course, why chess should on no account ever be played at a ball. This new, charmingly illustrated pocket-sized edition contains a selection of hints and tips that not only provide a fascinating insight into the day-to-day life of Victorian Britain, but also, in places, reveal timeless wisdom that we would do well to heed today., When it was first published in 1856,Enquire Withinwas an indispensable guide to Victorian domestic life, packed with words of wisdom and advice on everything from entertaining and etiquette to household management, taking in how singing can prevent consumption, how to care for one's hat by beating it with a cane, and, of course, why chess should be avoided at a ball. Now, this new, charmingly illustrated pocket-sized edition contains a selection of hints and tips that not only provide a fascinating insight into the day-to-day of Victorian Britain, but also, in places, reveal timeless wisdom that we would do well to heed today, such as making your home companionable by always welcoming guests with a clear introduction and a smile.

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