Clerical Economics; Or, Hints, Rural And Household, To Ministers And Others Of Limited Income - Softcover

John Aiton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371970970 ISBN 13: 9780371970973

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

Clerical Economics; Or, Hints, Rural And Household, To Ministers And Others Of Limited Income, By A Clergyman Of The Old School J. Aiton Clerical Economics; Or, Hints, Rural And Household, To Ministers And Others Of Limited Income, By A Clergyman Of The Old School J. Aiton is a mid-19th-century ScottishManual that surveys the financial life of parish ministers and argues for prudent, moral stewardship of worldly resources. Originally published in 1842, the work combines polemic about the Church of Scotland’s teinds and stipend system with hands-on guidance on household economy, the management of the manse, the glebe, and agricultural activities that sustain a clerical household. It covers a broad range of topics: income generation, kitchen management, livestock and dairy production, farming practices, matters of law and church rights, and even practical notes on brewing and food preparation. Across its chapters, the author critiques inefficiencies and lobbies for reform while offering step-by-step instructions, checklists, and cautions intended to help ministers live with dignity and financial competence within limited means. The book thus stands as both a reformist tract and a pragmatic manual for clerical households in the 19th century.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371970970
• ISBN 13: 9780371970973
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280