Below stairs: the classic kitchen maid's memoir that inspired Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey
(Large Print)
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Published:
Detroit : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale Cengage Learning, 2013.
ISBN:
9781410458919 (hbk.), 1410458911 (hbk.)
Status:
2nd Floor- Adult Books
LT 942 POW
Description
Chronicles the experiences of a 1920s maid working in the great houses of England, detailing the disparate lives of the upper class and their servants, the class struggles inherent in the relationship, and daily life as a servant.
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Format:
Large Print
Edition:
Large print edition.
Physical Desc:
279 pages (large print) ; 23 cm.
Language:
English
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Description
The remarkable true story of Margaret Powell, who arrived at the servant's entrance in the 1920s as a kitchen maid and entered an entirely new world. Margaret's tales of her time in service are told with wit, warmth, and a sharp eye in this fascinating portrait of life in Downton Abbey and 165 Eaton Place.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Powell, M. (2013). Below stairs: the classic kitchen maid's memoir that inspired Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey. Large print edition. Detroit, Thorndike Press, a part of Gale Cengage Learning.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Powell, Margaret, 1907-1984. 2013. Below Stairs: The Classic Kitchen Maid's Memoir That Inspired Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey. Detroit, Thorndike Press, a part of Gale Cengage Learning.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Powell, Margaret, 1907-1984, Below Stairs: The Classic Kitchen Maid's Memoir That Inspired Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey. Detroit, Thorndike Press, a part of Gale Cengage Learning, 2013.
MLA Citation (style guide)Powell, Margaret. Below Stairs: The Classic Kitchen Maid's Memoir That Inspired Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey. Large print edition. Detroit, Thorndike Press, a part of Gale Cengage Learning, 2013.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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