New York: Basic Books, Inc., 1983. Hardcover. 257 pages. The author helps explain why today's women spend as much time doing housework as did her colonial sister. Through historical analysis and in lively style, Cowan explains how we can use our appliances wisely instead of being enslaved by them. Owner's signature on front free end paper. Annotated in pencil. Illustrated with black and white photos. Clean interior, dust wrapper scuffed with a few closed tears. Covered in protective mylar. Cream cloth covered boards. Very good, in good dust wrapper. Item #3594

Sold