Isbn: 9780906969847 - the Model Wife: Nineteenth-century Style (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is an account of the role of the married woman in the last century, describing everything the "model" wife was expected to know. The book contains information drawn largely from 19th-century sources about the myths and mores of a period when conformity and keeping up appearances were widely considered of prime importance. The author also wrote "Dragonmede", "Watchman's Stone", "The Mating Dance", "Curtain Call" and "The Model Wife, Nineteenth-Century Style". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardback edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Subjects; Wives Great Britain History 19th century. Marriage Great Britain History 19th century. Home economics Great Britain History 19th century. Housekeeping Great Britain History 19th century. Women Great Britain Social conditions. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Library copy. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Dust-wrapper taped to end-papers. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description: [224]p., ill. ; 24cm. Subjects: Women -- Great Britain -- Social conditions. Domestic life. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A 1" tear to dustjacket. A historical non-fiction work that details the social expectations, domestic duties, and cultural myths surrounding married women in 19th-century Great Britain. This 224-page illustrated book explores an era when conformity and maintaining social appearances were paramount.…

Hardback edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Subjects; Wives Great Britain History 19th century. Marriage Great Britain History 19th century. Home economics Great Britain History 19th century. Housekeeping Great Britain History 19th century. Women Great Britain Social conditions. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Library copy. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Dust-wrapper taped to end-papers. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description: [224]p., ill. ; 24cm. Subjects: Women -- Great Britain -- Social conditions. Domestic life. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Model Wife: Nineteenth-century Style This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. 8vo, 224 pages, illustrated. Nr fine condition hardback in nr fine condition dust jacket. Dedication to previous owner from friends on the front endpaper. 41396.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 224 pages, illus, How a wife had to conform within 19th century society and to "keep up appearances". SIGNED by author as part of a dedication, dated May 1989, on half-title page. Some bumping along top edge of jacket and some mild damage at jacket corners. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.