Buy this book on-line Streatfeild, Noel : Gran-NannieMichael Joseph, London, 1976 ISBN 0718114183
Emily Huckwell spent almost her entire life working for one family. Born in a tiny Sussex village in the 1870s, she went into domestic service in the Burton household before she was twelve, earning £5 a year. She began as a nursery maid, progressing to under nurse and then head nanny, looking after two generations of children. One of the children in her care was the father of Noel Streatfeild..Basing her story on fact and family legend...tells Emily's story, and with her characteristic warmth and intimacy creates a fascinating portrait of Victorian and Edwardian life above and below stairs.188p..lllus. Decorated endaper. Discreet library marks, else very good ... Illustr.: Charles Mozley. Ex-Library. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good, Price Clipped Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Streatfeild, Noel : Gran-Nannie. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including collectables, fine bindings, first editions, antiquarian books and livres rares. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |