Waste Not, Want Not

Waste Not, Want Not Or Two Strings To Your Bow (1854)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""Waste Not, Want Not: Or Two Strings To Your Bow"" is a novel written by Maria Edgeworth and published in 1854. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Rosamond and Agatha, who come from a wealthy family but are forced to live frugally after their father's death. The sisters learn to make the most of their resources and become skilled at managing their household expenses. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and opportunities, including romantic interests and business ventures. The novel explores themes of thrift, resourcefulness, and the value of hard work. It also provides a glimpse into the social and economic realities of 19th century England. Overall, ""Waste Not, Want Not"" is a charming and insightful novel that offers valuable lessons for readers of all ages.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781167176050
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 86
Weight: 127g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 5mm