Don'ts for Husbands

More than 1,000,000 copies sold! Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wivesare facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Blackin 1913, containing hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for ahappy marriage, which rings true almost 100 years after they werewritten.

Zusatztext Among the bon mots there is much wisdom. They would make great stocking fillers, or wedding anniversary gifts! Informationen zum Autor Blanche Ebbutt Klappentext More than 1,000,000 copies sold! Don'ts for Husbands is a facsimile of the original 1913 edition, containing hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage. While some are quirkily of their time, and rich with fascinating insights into the history of relations between the sexes, many contain wisdom that rings true more than 100 years after they were written. Inside you can find advice on topics such as habits, jealousy, household management, hobbies and even hints on finance. There is much wisdom to be taken from this little book to ensure matrimonial bliss: 'Don't forget to be your wife's best friend as well as her husband. True friendship in marriage does away with all sorts of trouble.' 'Don't insist upon having the last word. If you know when to drop an argument, you are a wise man.' 'No doubt you are a very clever fellow, and it is an education for her to listen to you, but she also may have some views worth mentioning.' This charming pocket-sized edition is perfect as a Christmas stocking filler, or as a gift (along with the matching Don'ts for Wives ) for newly-weds, engagements and anniversaries. Vorwort More than 1,000,000 copies sold! Zusammenfassung Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives are facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Black in 1913, containing hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost 100 years after they were written. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface1. General Habits2. Personal Relations3. Jealousy4. Hints on Finance5. Household Matters6. Recreation and Holidays7. Health8. Dress9. Hobbies10. Food11. Children

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More than 1,000,000 copies sold!

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More than 1,000,000 copies sold!

Don'ts for Husbands is a facsimile of the original 1913 edition, containing hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage. While some are quirkily of their time, and rich with fascinating insights into the history of relations between the sexes, many contain wisdom that rings true more than 100 years after they were written.

Inside you can find advice on topics such as habits, jealousy, household management, hobbies and even hints on finance. There is much wisdom to be taken from this little book to ensure matrimonial bliss:

'Don't forget to be your wife's best friend as well as her husband. True friendship in marriage does away with all sorts of trouble.'

'Don't insist upon having the last word. If you know when to drop an argument, you are a wise man.'

'No doubt you are a very clever fellow, and it is an education for her to listen to you, but she also may have some views worth mentioning.'

This charming pocket-sized edition is perfect as a Christmas stocking filler, or as a gift (along with the matching Don'ts for Wives) for newly-weds, engagements and anniversaries.

Zusammenfassung
Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives are facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Black in 1913, containing hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost 100 years after they were written.

Inhalt

Preface 1. General Habits 2. Personal Relations 3. Jealousy 4. Hints on Finance 5. Household Matters 6. Recreation and Holidays 7. Health 8. Dress 9. Hobbies 10. Food 11. Children