A practical handbook

Crale's Guide

Personal care, household duties, conduct, health, and money.

A handbook for present use

Contents

Chapter I.

The Person

Washing, shaving, scent, teeth, nails, and the daily care of one’s appearance.

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Chapter II.

The House

Rooms, clothing, linen, cooking, guests, and ordinary household repairs.

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Chapter III.

The Office

Conversation, correspondence, invitations, apologies, disagreement, and conduct at work.

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Chapter IV.

The Body

Sleep, doctors, walking, posture, ageing, and the maintenance of health.

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Chapter V.

The Ledger

Budgets, debt, tipping, and the purchase and care of useful things.

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Note

Cables and brushes

Most households contain several cables whose purpose nobody remembers and no shoe brush. A shoe brush is more useful.