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The Footman's Directory And Butler's Rememberancer: Or The Advice Of Onesimus To His Young Friends (1823)

The Footman's Directory And Butler's Rememberancer: Or The Advice Of Onesimus To His Young Friends (1823)

Cosnett, Thomas
Onesimus

Hardcover

General ReferenceFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1120856558
ISBN13: 9781120856555
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 278
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Footman�������s Directory and Butler�������s Rememberancer: or The Advice of Onesimus to His Young Friends (1823) is a book written by Onesimus, a former slave who worked as a footman and butler. The book serves as a guide for young people who aspire to work in the domestic service industry, providing practical advice on how to conduct oneself in various situations, including how to dress, how to address one's superiors, and how to perform various tasks.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of domestic service. The first section provides general advice on how to behave in the presence of one's employer and their guests, while subsequent sections cover topics such as table service, cleaning, and managing a household.Throughout the book, Onesimus emphasizes the importance of hard work, dedication, and attention to detail. He also stresses the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and treating others with respect and kindness.Overall, The Footman�������s Directory and Butler�������s Rememberancer provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of domestic service in the early 19th century, offering valuable insights into the expectations and demands placed on those who worked in this industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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