Bits About Home Matters

Bits About Home Matters is a collection of essays by Helen Hunt Jackson, an American writer, poet, and activist who is best known for her novel Ramona. The book was originally published in 1873 and contains 21 essays that cover a range of topics related to domestic life, including cooking, gardening, child-rearing, and household management.Jackson's writing is characterized by her attention to detail and her ability to capture the essence of everyday life. She writes with warmth and humor, and her essays are filled with practical advice and personal anecdotes that make them both informative and entertaining.Some of the topics covered in Bits About Home Matters include the art of making bread, the benefits of outdoor exercise, the importance of education for women, and the joys and challenges of raising children. Jackson also writes about the role of women in society and advocates for greater opportunities and rights for women.Overall, Bits About Home Matters is a charming and insightful collection of essays that provides a fascinating glimpse into domestic life in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's writing and the evolution of domestic culture in America.No wonder that your son comes into the room with a confused expression of uncomfortable pain on every feature, when he does not in the least know whether he will be recognized as a gentleman, or overlooked as a little boy. No wonder he sits down in his chair with movements suggestive of nothing but rheumatism and jack-knives, when he is thinking that perhaps there may be some reason why he should not take that particular chair, and that, if there is, he will be ordered up.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.