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_aDowdall, Mrs., _d1876-1939 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe book of Martha |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-07-15 | ||
| 508 | _aCarla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Book of Martha" by the Hon. Mrs. Dowdall is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Martha, who reflects on her life and the shared experiences of domesticity and motherhood, particularly in contrast to her former companion, Ruth. Through Martha's insights and observations, the book likely explores themes of individuality, responsibility, and the nuances of household management amid the trials of modern life. At the start of the novel, Martha introduces herself and reflects on her relationship with Ruth, who has taken over many aspects of Martha's life since her marriage. She feels a sense of mutiny, determined to claim her own narrative as she recounts the challenges of managing a household filled with servants, tradespeople, and family obligations. Martha's frustrations with her cook, Ruth, and the various tradesmen highlight the chaotic dynamic of household work, presenting a humorous yet poignant take on domestic life. The opening portion sets the tone for a deeper exploration of Martha's domestic struggles and her quest for autonomy in a world dominated by societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Duckworth & Co., 1913 |
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| 653 | _aEnglish wit and humor | ||
| 653 | _aMarriage -- Humor | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Humor | ||
| 653 | _aHousekeeping -- Humor | ||
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_aJohn, Augustus, _d1878-1961 |
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| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/bookofmartha00dowdiala/page/n301/mode/2up | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71196 |
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