Household Account Book of Sarah Fell of Swarthmoor Hall

Explore the fascinating world of 17th-century domestic life with the Household Account Book of Sarah Fell of Swarthmoor Hall, expertly edited by Norman Penney. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2014, this remarkable paperback spans 630 pages, offering a detailed glimpse into the daily economy of a gentleman's household in the years following the Restoration.

Sarah Fell, the step-daughter of George Fox, the founder of Quakerism, meticulously documented her family's accounts from 1673 to 1678. This annotated account book not only sheds light on the financial practices of the time but also provides valuable insights into the manners and customs of the Society of Friends in Great Britain. Perfect for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in social life and customs of the period, this book is a treasure trove of information that invites readers to delve deeper into the past.