The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping

"The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping" by Elizabeth Hale Gilman instructs people on how to run their homes well, probably from the early 1900s. The book is for people, especially women, to learn how to manage a home with organization and creativity. At the beginning, the book talks about kids' "play-houses" and shows how fun can be part of housework. It starts with a child happily building a playhouse with nature and simple things, showing how playing helps kids learn about housework. The story describes pretending to cook and take care of dolls, highlighting the fun and creativity in housekeeping, which sets the stage for more organized advice later on.