Ergebnis für "Householders" in Geschichte

Ossman & Steel's Guide to Health or Household Instructor (its original title) is a collection of spells, remedies, and charms. The book draws from the old Pennsylvania Dutch and German powwow healing practices that in turn helped shape Appalachian folk healing, conjure, root work, and many folk healing traditions in America. Jake Richards, author of Backwoods Witchcraft and Doctoring the Devil, puts these remedies in context, with practical advice for modern-day "backwoods" healers interested in using them today.

Unearth the forgotten domestic routines of ancient history through the archaeology of ordinary household artifacts. Perfect for your daily commute or a relaxing evening of lifelong learning, this atmospheric journey resurrects the past. Walk alongside the artisans, farmers, and families who...

Uncover the hidden social history of a domestic technology that revolutionized gender roles and modern household labor. Perfect for your daily commute or while tackling your own chores, this thought-provoking narrative transforms an everyday appliance into a fascinating agent of cultural change...

Discover how a humble household appliance sparked a quiet revolution in domestic labor and women's rights worldwide. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this fascinating historical exploration transforms a mundane chore into an epic tale of industrialization and social upheaval. Journey...

Uncover the thought-provoking social history of childhood, from ancient survival to modern parenting challenges. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive journey explores how class, gender, and culture have shaped the way we raise our young. Hear the forgotten voices of history as they...

Escape your daily commute into immersive historical fiction where survival hinges on subtle Ottoman palace intrigue. Wander through shadowed corridors and bustling kitchens as you unwind after a long day, surrounded by the whisper of silk garments and the clatter of copper pots. Experience an...

Reddit Household Tales

Bushwhackers adds to the growing body of literature that examines the various irregular conflicts that took place during the American Civil War. Author Joseph M. Beilein Jr. looks at the ways in which several different bands of guerrillas across Missouri conducted their war in concert with their house- holds and their female kin who provided logistical support in many forms.

Dive into the compelling world of Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent voice in Victorian literature and a key contributor to Charles Dickenss weekly magazine, Household Words, from 1850 to 1853. This collection features all of the short stories and non-fiction pieces that Gaskell published during this period, showcasing her remarkable talent. Included are her beloved serialized novels, Cranford, North and South, and My Lady Ludlow, alongside 18 shorter works that solidified her status as Dickenss most significant literary collaborator. Explore Gaskells poignant reflections on the working classes of...

Household tips from the 1950s – often funny, sometimes delightfully dated and dubious, occasionally even useful! Always fascinating.