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Cobbett Wisdom
“There never yet was, and never will be, a nation permanently great, consisting, for the greater part, of wretched and miserable families.” William Cobbett, Cottage Economy 1833 (3).
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Cobbett’s Wisdom
Oh, how things have changed in 180 years! On Beer Making: Little children, that do not work, should not have beer. William Cobbett 1833 (25). Put ‘em to work then.
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Bread
Every woman, high or low, ought to know how to make bread. If she do not, she is unworthy of trust and confidence; and, indeed, a mere burden upon the community. [P.C. note] Today this should probably...
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Every woman, high or low, ought to know how to make bread. If she do not, she is unworthy of trust and confidence; and, indeed, a mere burden upon the community. -William Cobbett Today this should...
View ArticlePleasant to Behold
“And, pray, what can be pleasanter to behold? Talk, indeed, of your pantomimes and gaudy shows; your processions and installations and coronations! Give me, for a beautiful sight, a neat and smart...
View ArticleBeer for the Kids
On the Subject of Beer: “Little children, that do not work, should not have beer.” William Cobbett, Cottage Economy 1833 (25). I guess we need to put ’em to work then. How things have changed in 180...
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