Helen Campbell Libri

This book is a pioneering study of the conditions and struggles of working women in the United States in the late nineteenth century. It focuses on the textile mills, the garment factories, and the domestic service, and exposes the long hours, low wages, and harsh environments that women endured. It also highlights the efforts of female labor activists to organize unions, strikes, and educational programs, and to demand better rights and dignity. Written by a sympathetic and insightful journalist and social reformer, this book is a landmark in the history of women's labor.

"The little book now revised and sent out with some slight additions, remains substantially the same as when first issued in 1880. In the midst of always increasing cookery-books, it has had a firm constituency of friends, especially in the South, where its necessity was first made plain. To enlarge it in any marked degree would violate the original plan, for which the critic will please read the pages headed "Introductory," where he or she will find full explanation of the growth and purpose of the book..."

A fascinating firsthand look at turn-of-the-century New York City, with vivid descriptions and photographs of the city's people and neighborhoods.

This practical guide to household management covers everything from menu planning and budgeting to cleaning and organization. Helen Campbell's wise advice and practical tips make this book an invaluable resource for any homemaker or aspiring housekeeper.