The Comforts of Home

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bergengren, Ralph, 1871-1947

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Comforts of Home" by Ralph Bergengren is a collection of humorous essays written in the early 20th century. This book explores various aspects of domestic life, reflecting on the idiosyncrasies and daily routines associated with maintaining a home. The author combines witty observations with a deep appreciation for the simplicity and coziness of home life, indicating a celebration of ordinary experiences. In this engaging collection, Bergengren takes the reader on a lighthearted journey through the challenges and delights of household management. He discusses topics ranging from the labor of moving into a new home to the quirks of modern plumbing and the art of dining. With a blend of nostalgia and contemporary commentary, Bergengren reflects on the significance of various domestic spaces such as kitchens and guest chambers, presenting them not just as functional areas but as places filled with character and life. The essays capture the essence of what it means to create a comfortable home, ultimately emphasizing the joy found in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Thoughts while getting settled

Praise of open fires

Furnace and I

No stairs! no attic

Concerning kitchens

The plumber appreciated

The home of the porcelain tub

At home in the guest chamber.

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-08-09