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Wives and Daughters Women and Children in the Georgian Country House Joanna Martin A detailed and personal account of women's lives in eighteenth century aristocratic society ountry houses symbolized the power and taste of eight-eenth century Britain. Told through the stories, journals, and personal letters of the women of the powerful Fox family, Wives and Daughters is a window into the daily lives and ex-periences of women of eighteenth-century aristocratic society. Combining personality, historical setting and detail, and readability, Joanna Martin traces the lives of fifteen indivi-dual women in their four country houses through several genera-tions, allowing the reader to see them in society as well as at home in private. Taking an intimate and personal look at courtship, marriage, childbirth, education, houses and gardens, reading, hobbies, travel and health, this book is a new and engrossing account of women's lives, concerns, activities, and feelings in this fascinating time. Joanna Martin was brought up in a country house (Penrice Castle in Wales) and is a professional genealogical historian. She is the author of William Fox-Talbot at Penrice and the editor of A Governess in the Age of Jane Austen. She lives in Suffolk. History 1-85285-271-2 $29.95 $44.95 Canadian 61 /8 " x 91 /4 " / 336 pages Includes 35 bw illustrations Hambledon London June
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Great Women.......2006-01-18
Joanna Martin is already author of two books, Fox Talbot and Glamorgan and A Governess in the Age of Jane Austen. She is also an extremely talented professional genealogist. In her latest book she applies the scrutinising eye of a true professional to an interrelated group of families, focussing on the lives and loves of their female members.
Women have been neglected by history for centuries. The last decades have seen a massive refocusing of interest, thanks not least to the rise of women in the previously male-dominated world of publishing. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, published in 2004, made headlines, correctly, for including many biographies of women in its previously very masculine halls of fame. Throughout history, it was women who looked after households, from cottages to stately homes, including the Wessex mansions, Redlynch; Melbury; Bowood and Lacock, that feature prominently in this book, and in its beautiful illustrations.
It was women who brought up children; hired and fired servants; nursed the sick and dispensed charity. As Joanna emphasises too, it was they who wrote voluminous letters concerned to no small degree with family affairs. But these writings also ranged over the vastly more intellectual areas, including the latest books; gardening techniques; remedies and political gossip, all traditionally supposed to be the realm of men.
Where archives of such records survive, historians and genealogists alike can have a fieldday. So it is here with the records of the great Whig dynasty of Fox Strangways. Under the shadow of the Earls of Ilchester, a host of women lived their lives and left wonderful records for posterity.
The interconnected families Joanna studies are famous for its men, including Charles James Fox the radical politician and William Henry Fox Talbot the pioneer of photography. But if ever the phrase `behind every great man there's a great women' were proved true, it is here. And who better to study a group of interconnected families, and understand and explain how they intermarried and what significance their alliances had on themselves and the world about them, than an experienced genealogist?
Ultimately this book goes way beyond the `narrow' boundaries of the families on which it focuses and tells us all a great deal of relevant information about the social history of the Georgian period. There's a great deal here worth reading simply for its interest and amusement. Joanna is wonderful in her treatment of diseases and cures in her subjects' writings. Did you know that, in the 18th and early 19th century, `delicate' children were deliberately infected with measles to toughen them up? One of the Talbot boys, Kit, survived this extraordinary practise, though he later wrote that the after-effects of measles `nearly carried me off'. Amusing too is Thomas Talbot's reaction to a home-remedy of burnt cork mixed with quince marmalade for diarrhoea. It worked at first, apparently, but then the complaint returned with a vengeance. `I don't mean to try any more experiments', he commented ruefully, `unless absolutely needful'.
If your ancestors were not themselves great Georgian hostesses, they probably worked for them or were married to their tenants - or suffered from their remedies. There's lots here for everyone.
An interesting tour through three centuries of women.......2004-08-26
The author is so lucky! Descended from the women she writes about, she has access to all their letters and diaries and many of their personal possesions. She takes all this and paints a fascinating portrait of some very interesting women living in a very interesting time.
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because it is obviously the work of an amateur historian. She has great sources, and she makes them very accessible to the reader... but sometimes I felt that she did not really analyze them all that thoroughly, nor does she draw connections to the wider world. In addition, she mentions, in a rather offhand manner, that her Victorian ancestors "organized" the papers that she is using... the Victorians were infamous for destroying family records that painted an unflattering view of long-dead family members or did not support the strict Victorian code of morality. Martin does not mention her opinion of whether such vetting occured: it may seem like a minor detail, but it had me wondering for the rest of the book if some important details about these fascinating women might be missing, though the author seemed to think not.
If you liked "Aristocrats," you MUST read this book, because this book shares several characters with that one. This is a fun, easy to read introduction to Georgian upper-class women.
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- Good coverage; lots of pictures, but all black & white.
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English Country Houses: Early Georgian 1715-1760 Mid Georgian 1760-1800 Late Georgian 1800-1840 (English Country Houses Series)
Christopher Hussey
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Good coverage; lots of pictures, but all black & white........1995-12-14
Very good reference source. Many houses covered; good exterior
and interior pictures of each. Many floor-plans (from original
drawings) as well.
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takes you to Ireland.......2004-12-27
Everyone in love with Ireland knows about the 18th century Georgian architecture. In Dublin city centre for instance, where whole streets and squares are still lined up with its buildings. And also in the countryside, where its design respectfully matches Ireland's beautiful landscapes.
As some of these Georgian houses have been converted to Bed & Breakfast's, any tourist has a fair chance to see them from the inside. If the opportunity arises, just do so. You'll appreciate their great and rich atmosphere, originating from a well-balanced architectural planning long ago. An atmosphere breathing respect for everyone's conviction about human life and destiny. An atmosphere urging you not to have yourself rushed.
For those living away, 'Irish Georgian' makes an almost perfect substitute. This book's wide range of details, its penetrating photo's and its expert-text give you a few hours of sincere enjoyment. While reading, don't being rushed up.
Georgian houses in Ireland (UK edition).......2001-10-22
I have a simple Georgian house in Ireland so this is the perfect book for me. Most books are about either Georgian stately homes in the UK or American Colonial houses. The Irish Georgian houses, on the whole, are smaller and more intimate and therefore whilst still of the period are not quite so fancy. This book covers different types of houses from grand through manor to cottage. The pictures are wonderful, the text doesn't have to be read though it is interesting.
Well worth having if you're investigating Georgian houses in Ireland either from a research point of view or are in the process of restoration. However, it does not have great detail but does give a good flavour through the splendid photographs.
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The Georgian Country House
Dana Arnold
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Critical Perspective: Georgian (The Chelsea House Library of Literary Criticism)
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The Critical Perspective: Restoration-Early Georgian (Chelsea House Library of Literary Criticism)
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Weyers & Borms: Practiqum
Stefaan Bellingen
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- The BEST book on Roadside Americana
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Gas, Food and Lodging
John Baeder
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The BEST book on Roadside Americana.......2001-10-04
Oh my. This book is wonderful. I have been a collector of postcards for 25 years of my hometown. I was just becoming interested in Roadside Americana (Gas Stations, Motels, Restaurants, and odd roadside attractions) from the 1920s to the early 1960s when I discovered Baeder's book in the 1980s. I bought it and immediately became addicted to Roadside postcards.
This book is out-of-print now, but if you ever have a chance of buying the book...- buy it!! And what a great artist Baeder is. Some of his Roadside paintings are in the book also.
j.k.
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RV Travel.......2000-04-02
This book alerts you to what services are available at each exit and is strongly recommend if you are traveling with a recreational vehicle or a vehicle reqiring diesel fuel. It shows exits with truck stops where you are likely to get fresh diesel fuel and where you are able to get in and out easily with your rig.
Book Description
This digital document is an article from Trial, published by Association of Trial Lawyers of America on October 1, 1994. The length of the article is 2910 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
From the supplier: Judicial expansion of premises liability doctrine should make it easier for victims of crimes committed at automated teller machines (ATM) to sue banks for their injuries. The Bank Administration Institute's 'ATM Security Handbook' lists steps a bank can take to make sure premises are as secure as possible. Regulation P of the Bank Protection Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act may help secure recovery as well. Ways to counter the contributory negligence defense and possible liability of convenience store owners with ATM machines on their premises are discussed.
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Title: ATM liability: fast cash, fast crime, uncertain law. (Gas, Food, and Lodging: Hazards Away from Home) (Cover Story)
Author: Gilbert H. Deitch
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Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1994
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 30
Issue: n10
Page: 34(5)
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From the supplier: Illnesses caused by food-borne bacteria can kill quickly and have done so too often due to the inadequate regulation of the food supply. The insufficient regulation is due in part to the diverse programs which try to do the job. The Department of Agriculture inspects meat and poultry daily but uses an antiquated system, while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in charge of seafood inspection, may only visit a processor every three years. The government must address the inconsistencies in inspection programs.
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Title: Ensuring a safe food supply. (includes related article on pesticides in food) (Gas, Food, and Lodging: Hazards Away from Home) (Cover Story)
Author: Caroline Smith DeWaal
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Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1994
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 30
Issue: n10
Page: 30(4)
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From the supplier: Hotel rape cases differ from sexual assaults in apartment houses or shopping center parking lots because of the guest's trust that the innkeeper will meet premises liability duties and women's vulnerability in hotels in strange places. Defendants may include such parties as tour operators in addition to hotels. Federal diversity jurisdiction may be available in cases where the plaintiff is from somewhere else, the hotel is owned by a company in another jurisdiction and the rapist is unknown. Factors indicative of negligence and allocation of fault issues are discussed.
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Title: Innkeeper liability for sexual assaults. (Gas, Food, and Lodging: Hazards Away from Home) (Cover Story)
Author: Ira H. Leesfield
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Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1994
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 30
Issue: n10
Page: 46(6)
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From the supplier: Courts have been holding hotel owners to their duties of care and to protect guests' privacy in cases where tortfeasors have used hotel rooms' peepholes to invade guests' privacy. Negligence, breach of warranty and infliction of emotional distress may provide alternative theories of recovery. Demonstrative evidence is essential in these cases to counter defense excuses that the peephole either was not there or was too small to see through. Expert evidence on crime by voyeurs may help as well.
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Title: A look at peephole litigation. (Gas, Food, and Lodging: Hazards Away from Home) (Cover Story)
Author: E. Paul Gibson
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Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1994
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 30
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Title: Next exit: gas, lodging and food from the folks who cleaned the highway. (California's Adopt-A-Highway program)
Author: Susan C. Schena
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Date: June 3, 1991
Publisher: CBJ, L.P.
Volume: v12
Issue: n22
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From the supplier: Litigation against hotels and motels for inadequate security measures has increased, and courts have recognized that hotels rather than hotel guests bear the main responsibility for guest safety. Plaintiffs' attorneys should start investigations as soon as possible and photograph points of entry and lighting before a hotel has a chance to change them. Police departments may have valuable information, and hotel employees should also be interviewed. The quality of the hotel's security guards is especially important to look into.
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Title: A safe room at the inn: liability for inadequate security. (Gas, Food, and Lodging: Hazards Away from Home) (Cover Story)
Author: Corey L. Gordon
Publication:
Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1994
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 30
Issue: n10
Page: 40(5)
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From the supplier: Self-service gas stations have become increasingly common but have not always been designed with customer safety as the main concern. Plaintiffs' attorneys in gas station accident litigation may find both premises and products liability theories useful in preparing their cases. During discovery, attorneys should request all contracts and specifications relating to the station's design and construction, fire department records on prior incidents and government construction and fire safety standards. Likely defense theories and rebuttals are discussed.
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Title: Self-service gas stations: hidden dangers. (Gas, Food, and Lodging: Hazards Away from Home) (Cover Story)
Author: Steven A. Martino
Publication:
Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1994
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 30
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Heathcliff:out Takes (Heathcliff Book)
George Gately
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