The Complete Servant

The Complete Servant is a practical guidebook written by Samuel Adams in 1826. It provides a comprehensive overview of the duties and responsibilities of servants in various roles, including butlers, footmen, cooks, housekeepers, and chambermaids. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the proper way to lay a table to the art of making a bed. It also includes advice on how to manage household finances, deal with difficult employers, and maintain a professional demeanor while on the job. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand and follow for both experienced and novice servants. Overall, The Complete Servant is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of domestic service or looking to improve their skills as a household servant.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.