The Broken Looking-Glass

The Broken Looking-Glass: Or Mrs. Dorothy Cope�������s Recollections Of Service (1880) is a book written by Maria Louisa Charlesworth. It is a memoir that tells the story of Mrs. Dorothy Cope, who worked as a servant in the 19th century. The book is set in England and provides a detailed account of the life of a domestic servant during that time. It covers various aspects of Mrs. Cope's life, including her childhood, her experiences as a servant, her relationships with her employers, and her struggles to maintain her dignity and independence in a society that often treated servants as second-class citizens. The book provides a unique perspective on the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as the challenges faced by women who worked in domestic service. The Broken Looking-Glass is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of women's work and domestic service in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.