Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', was not only an advocate for social justice but also an expert in the art of housekeeping. Her 'Household Papers and Stories' series, published in The Atlantic Monthly and collected in this volume, offer a glimpse into the daily life of a woman, a mother, and a Christian in mid-19th century America. From the economy of beauty to the challenges of hiring and managing servants, from the role of women in society to the sources of beauty in dress, Stowe shares her practical wisdom and moral insights with wit and humor.