The House Servant’s Directory by Robert Roberts

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The House Servant’s Directory by Robert Roberts

The House Servant’s Directory by Robert Roberts

First published in 1827 and the standard for household management for decades afterward, it is one of the first texts authored by an African-American and issued by a commercial press, and it was written while Roberts was employed by Christopher Gore. Published by Applewood Books. Softcover.

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