The complete servant Being a practical guide to the peculiar duties and business of all descriptions of servants, from the housekeeper to the servant of all-work, and from the land steward to the foot-boy. With useful receipts and tables

"The Complete Servant" by Samuel Adams, is an informational book from the 1800s acting as a handbook for household staff and their employers. It explores the many roles within a home, from the housekeeper all the way to the entry-level footboy, providing a window into the expectations and responsibilities tied to each position. The authors, based on their many years of experience, present a thorough guide for servants while also offering guidance to employers, focusing on efficient home management. The book emphasizes the need of clear roles and expectations between employers and their staff to make life easier in the home. This thorough book acts as a useful resource, including guidance that ranges from handling money related to the home to handling the relationships between people living in the home, focusing on the value of trained domestic staff.