e whole details of a
Service,--but to give such a general knowledge of the occupations which
the mass of the people are called upon to follow, as may prepare the
young for the proper discharge of their duties, and systematize much
of the practical information which the adult has now in most cases, to
learn without a Guide. These works will, collectively, contain a mass of
authentic and amusing information on the various departments of industry
in this country, which will be useful and interesting to all readers.
They will be illustrated with numerous explanatory wood cuts. The
subjects to be embraced will, for the most part, be as follows:--
I--THE GUIDE TO SERVICE.
1. _Farm Service._
Labourer
Cowherd
Shepherd
Carter
Ploughman
Bailiff
Dairywoman.
2. _House Service_
Gardener
Groom
Coachman
Footman
Butler
Servant of all Work
Kitchen Maid
Cook
House Maid
Nurse Maid
Lady's Maid.
3. _Commercial Service._
Errand Boy
Apprentice
Porter and Carman
Warehouseman
Shopman
Clerk
Servants of Public Conveyances.
4. _Public Service._
Soldier
Sailor
Excise Officer
Custom-house Officer
Post-office Servants and Turnpikemen
Officers of Local Administration.
II--THE GUIDE TO TRADE.
1. _Producers of Food and Raw Materials._
Farmer and Grazier
Market-Gardener
Fisherman
Miner.
2. _Manufacturers._
Iron Founder
Lead Founder, or Worker
Brass Founder
Coppersmith
Cutler
Machine Maker
Brick Maker
Potter
Glass Worker
Spinners and Weavers
Cotton
Linen
Woollen
Silk
Bleacher, Dyer, and Calico Printer
Tanner and Currier
Rope Maker
Miller and Baker
Soap Boiler and Tallow Chandler
Sugar Refiner
Brewer and Distiller
Hatter
Paper Maker.
3. _Handicraftsmen._
Shipwright
Bricklayer
Mason
Carpenter
Plumber, Painter, and Glazier
Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer
Smith
Cooper, Brush Maker, Basket Maker
Brazier and Tinman
Carver and Gilder
Wheelwright and Coachmaker
Watchmaker
Goldsmith and Jeweller
Printer
Bookbinder
Engraver
Tailor
Milliner
Shoemaker
Saddler
Hairdresser.
4. _Retailers._
Butcher
Grocer, Cheesemonger, Oilman, Tobacconist
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