The Servant's Guide

The Servant's Guide, written by John Bell and originally published in 1895, is a comprehensive guide for household servants that provides practical advice and recipes for every aspect of domestic service. Drawing on his own personal experience as a butler, Bell covers topics such as table service, cleaning, laundry, and cooking, offering detailed instructions and tips for each task. The book also includes a section on etiquette and manners, as well as advice on how to interact with employers and guests. The recipes included in the book range from simple dishes like soups and stews to more elaborate fare such as game and fish dishes. With its wealth of information and practical tips, The Servant's Guide is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of domestic service or the art of household management.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.