Description
Book SynopsisCompiled from the archives of the Mary Evans archives, this manual brings together articles from fashionable contemporary magazines including
Britannia & Eve, the
Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News and Tatler, on all aspects of the home front in WWII. These fascinating articles cover complying with black-out regulations; what to do with the family car; augmenting rationed foods and turning them into tasty meals; contributing to the war effort by keeping livestock, salvaging valuable materials and growing food; all the while remaining fashionable and keeping up appearances.
Trade ReviewA really useful reference guide covering aspects of life in the 1940s. Well presented, packed with information, an absorbing read. * Home Front History *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The War at Home 2. Make Do and Mend 3. Rations 4. Keeping up Appearances 5. Wartime travel 6. Supporting the War Effort
