The servant's behaviour book
Addressed to young girls entering service in a gentleman's family, this manual of 1859 sets out exactly how a maid should speak, stand, move, answer the door, wait at table, carry letters on a tray, tap before entering and dress, with the warning that good abilities without good manners will keep a servant in low places all her life. The author writes as a mistress who has trained many girls and anticipates their objections one by one. It is a small book, and today its interest is historical: few documents show so plainly the rules of a Victorian household from the point of view of those expected to keep them. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The servant's behaviour book
The servant's behaviour book by Emily A. Patmore can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The servant's behaviour book in the public domain?
Yes. The servant's behaviour book by Emily A. Patmore is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The servant's behaviour book?
About 1 h 17 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The servant's behaviour book?
The servant's behaviour book by Emily A. Patmore is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
