Cottage Economy, to Which is Added The Poor Man's Friend by William Cobbett

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Author Cobbett, William, 1763-1835
LoC No. 49036921
Title Cottage Economy, to Which is Added The Poor Man's Friend
Note Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Cottage Economy; to Which is Added The Poor Man's Friend" by William Cobbett is a practical manual on domestic management and self-sufficiency written in the early 19th century. The book aims to provide valuable guidance to laboring families, covering topics such as brewing beer, making bread, and raising livestock, all intended to help readers cultivate a sense of autonomy and improve their livelihoods. Cobbett argues for a return to traditional practices that enable families to meet their basic needs effectively and efficiently. The opening of the work establishes the premise of self-reliance and critiques contemporary societal norms surrounding labor and poverty. Cobbett introduces the concept of "economy" not as stinginess, but as wise management that contributes to the well-being of families and, by extension, a nation. He emphasizes the importance of producing one's own food, such as brewing home beer as a practical solution against reliance on expensive and inferior commercial options. Cobbett's tone is direct and impassioned, advocating for laborers to reclaim their dignity and rights by taking control of their household economies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class S: Agriculture
Subject Agriculture
Subject Home economics
Subject Poor laws -- Great Britain
Category Text
EBook-No. 32863
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 14, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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