Dangerous, even deadly: Teething in Jane Austen’s World
!8th century French physician Jean Baumes (1783) wrote “All experience teaches that dentition is to be dreaded.” Why the dread?
Continue reading →!8th century French physician Jean Baumes (1783) wrote “All experience teaches that dentition is to be dreaded.” Why the dread?
Continue reading →Like so many other facets of society, childrearing also underwent significant changes during the Regency Era.
Continue reading →!8th century French physician Jean Baumes (1783) wrote “All experience teaches that dentition is to be dreaded.” Why the dread?
Continue reading →One of the things that fascinates me most about slang is its very changeable nature. Words can change meaning at the drop of a hat. New words come into lay and may be gone in an instant, or they may stay around for a very long time. I found some very familiar terms in this offering of Regency era language pertaining to children. Infants Bantling Brat Chit Lullaby Cheat Boys Young shaver Kid Little Breeches Girls … Continue reading →