The Head Of The Household

""The Head of the Household"" is a novel written by Thomas Cobb and published in 1902. The book follows the story of a man named John Ward, who lives with his family in a small town in the United States. John is the head of the household and is responsible for providing for his wife and children. However, John is struggling to make ends meet and is constantly worried about money. His wife, Mary, is unhappy with their financial situation and often complains about their lack of wealth. One day, John receives an unexpected inheritance from a distant relative. He is overjoyed and believes that his financial troubles are over. However, the money brings its own set of problems. John's newfound wealth attracts the attention of his neighbors, who are jealous of his success. His wife becomes even more demanding and spends the money recklessly. John also becomes arrogant and starts to neglect his responsibilities as a husband and father. As the story unfolds, John realizes that money cannot solve all of his problems. He must learn to be a responsible and caring head of the household, even in times of financial difficulty. The novel explores themes of family, wealth, and responsibility, and offers a poignant commentary on the human condition.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.