Work And Wages: Or Life In Service (1843)

By Mary Botham Howitt

Book Overview

Work and Wages: Or Life in Service is a book written by Mary Botham Howitt and published in 1843. The book explores the lives of domestic servants in 19th century England, examining their working conditions, wages, and social status. Howitt draws on her own experiences as a domestic servant to provide a firsthand account of the challenges faced by those in service.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of domestic service in England, from the medieval period to the present day. Howitt discusses the various roles that servants played in households, from cooks and maids to footmen and butlers. She also explores the social hierarchy that existed within households, with servants being ranked according to their position and responsibilities.The second part of the book focuses on the experiences of domestic servants in the 19th century. Howitt describes the long hours, low wages, and lack of privacy that were common among servants. She also discusses the challenges faced by female servants, including sexual harassment and abuse.Throughout the book, Howitt emphasizes the importance of treating servants with respect and dignity. She argues that servants are entitled to fair wages, decent working conditions, and the same basic rights as other members of society. Work and Wages: Or Life in Service provides a valuable insight into the lives of domestic servants in 19th century England and remains a significant work in the history of labor and social justice.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120342899
• ISBN13: 9781120342898
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"