The Servant Girl Question (1881)

The Servant Girl Question is a book written by Harriet Prescott Spofford in 1881. This book is a collection of essays that explores the issue of domestic service and the challenges faced by women who worked as servants in the late 19th century. Spofford delves into the social and economic factors that led to the rise of domestic service, and the ways in which it impacted the lives of both employers and employees. She examines the working conditions, wages, and treatment of domestic servants, and the ways in which they were viewed and valued by society. The book also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with women who worked as servants, providing a unique and insightful perspective on this often-overlooked aspect of Victorian society. Overall, The Servant Girl Question is a thought-provoking and informative read that sheds light on an important but often neglected aspect of social history.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.