Description: SLAVES BY THE BILLION : THE STORY OF MECHANICAL PROGRESS IN THE HOME by Silas Bent ; 1st edition ; 1938 hardcover with dust jacket. From the front dust jacket flap: This competent study of man's progress will remind us of our present good fortunes by recalling the drudgery of the housewife in the homes of yesterday, by showing the advantages available in the simplest of homes today, and by painting a rosy picture of a new domestic existence in the future. We of this age are apt to think that civilization has gone into reverse. This book is proof that mankind has at hand instruments for better living. In a simple, direct way which any intelligent homemaker can understand Silas Bent presents a comprehensive survey of the uses of electricity and gas in farm, village, suburban and city homes. He shows how we have been liberated from a condition of servitude by devices that have contributed to cultural progress and spiritual opportunities, a full life. He takes account of family blessings in this era of political, economic and social conflicts outside the home.Homemaking is the world's biggest business. It has the largest financial turnover and vitally affects the greatest number of lives. Until the present century, it was backward, ... Packaged with care. Shipped in box or wrapped in cardboard and shipped in mailer. We want your package to get to you in the same condition in that we mailed it.
Price: 54.95 USD
Location: Farmington, Michigan
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Author: Silas Bent
Publisher: LONGMAN'S, GREEN AND CO.
Topic: Socialogy
Subject: Home & Garden
Original/Facsimile: Original
