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This is a very nice, clean used copy that has been well-maintained. THE COMPLETE SERVANT SERVES AS AN EXHAUSTIVE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE DOMESTIC HIERARCHY OF THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY, DETAILING THE SPECIFIC BUSINESS AND "PECULIAR DUTIES" OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF HOUSEHOLD STAFF. THIS VOLUME IS A FAITHFUL HISTORICAL REPRODUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL 1825 WORK BY SAMUEL AND SARAH ADAMS. IT PROVIDES A RARE AND FASCINATING LOOK INTO THE SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE ERA, OFFERING METICULOUS INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROLES RANGING FROM THE BUTLER AND HOUSEKEEPER TO THE GROOM AND FOOTMAN. IT IS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR HISTORIANS, GENEALOGISTS, OR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE INTRICATE SOCIAL STRUCTURES AND DAILY OPERATIONS OF A HISTORICAL VICTORIAN-STYLE HOUSEHOLD.