Publisher's Synopsis
The Butler's Story: Being The Reflections, Observations And Experiences Of Mr. Peter Ridges (1912) is a book written by Arthur Cheney Train. The book is a memoir of Mr. Peter Ridges, a butler who worked for various wealthy families in the early 1900s. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Mr. Ridges' life as a butler. The chapters cover topics such as the challenges of working for difficult employers, the etiquette and protocol of serving in high society, and the relationships between butlers and their employers. The book also includes anecdotes and stories from Mr. Ridges' experiences, providing a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy families he worked for. The Butler's Story is a fascinating insight into the world of domestic service in the early 1900s and is a must-read for anyone interested in social history.Being The Reflections, Observations And Experiences Of Mr. Peter Ridges, Of Wapping-On-Velley, Devon, Sometime In The Service Of Samuel Carter, Esquire, Of New York.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.
