Girl at Government House, A : An English girl’s reminiscences ‘below stairs’ in colonial Australia

Stokes, Agnes, 1867-; Vellacott, Helen (ed.)
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These reminiscences of an English girl ‘in service’ present a remarkably lively portrait of Australia in the ‘eighties and ‘nineties. 145 p., [6] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 27 cm. #251021R

First published anonymously in 1932 as “The autobiography of a cook”.

Stokes, Agnes, 1867-  |  Domestic service, 1887-1891. Stokes, Agnes, b. 1867. Australia. Biographies.  |  Household employees — Australia — Biography.  |  Australia — History — 1788-1900 — Biography.

Additional Information

Author Stokes, Agnes, 1867-; Vellacott, Helen (ed.)
Number of pages145 p., [6] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
PublisherCurrey O'Neill Ross Pty Ltd
Year Published1983
Binding Type

Hardcover in Dustjacket

Book Condition

Near Fine

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