Excerpt from The Tin Kitchen
But there! I did n't let myself be dragged out of the dust just to scold, but to refresh myself with a little gossip.
My complexion isn't so good as it once was, when many a spruce-looking feller and pretty girl has told me to my face (or rather my back) that I was just as good as a lookin'-glass, I was so slick and shiny. And them was the days when there wasn't a lookin'-glass in more 'n one house in ten in the town, and folks had to comb their hair before a pane of window-glass with something put up be hind it - or over a pail of water. And the last thing that Marm Ewen did on a summer Sabbath morning, before settin'
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of true stories about various household objects, ranging from a teapot to a clock. Set against the backdrop of a bygone era, the author presents a unique perspective on human lives and experiences through the eyes of these inanimate objects. Unlike typical historical accounts, this book captures the essence of everyday life, the subtle nuances, and the often-overlooked details that collectively shape the human experience. The author skillfully weaves together the stories of these objects with the lives of their owners to explore themes of love, loss, joy, and sorrow, revealing the profound impact that material possessions can have on our lives. Through this fresh and captivating approach, the book provides a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243084067_0
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