Particular attention will be given to modes of preparing and preserving
clothing, at once economical, healthful, and in good taste.
A large portion of the book will be devoted to instruction, in the
various ways in which women may _earn an independent livelihood_,
especially in employments that can be pursued in sunlight and the open
air.
Should any who read this work wish for more minute directions in regard
to ventilation of a house already built, or one projected, they can
obtain his aid by addressing Lewis Leeds, No. 110 Broadway, New York
City. His associate, Mr. Herman Kreitler, who prepared the architectural
plans in this work relating to Mr. Leeds's system, can be addressed
at the same place.
CATHARINE E. BEECHER.
NEW YORK, June 1, 1869.
APPENDIX.
GLOSSARY OF SUCH WORDS AND PHRASES AS MAY NOT EASILY BE UNDERSTOOD BY
THE YOUNG READER
[Many words not contained in this GLOSSARY will be found explained in
the body of the work, in the places where they first occur.]
_Action brought by the Commonwealth:_ A prosecution conducted in the
name of the public, or by the authority of the State.
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