$15.00
“Economy is a poor man’s revenue; extravagance a rich man’s ruin.”
First published in 1828, Lydia Maria Child’s The American Frugal Housewife was an extremely popular nineteenth-century manual for homemakers. Interesting recipes and remedies, advice on parenting, and a myriad of responsibilities pertaining to housekeeping are all put forth in straightforward, no-nonsense prose!
2 in stock (can be backordered)
From Hints to Persons of Moderate Fortune to Common Cooking, this go to extant reference provides a wealth of insight into early 19th century living. Designed for Northern and New England homemakers, this book has relevance for women from all regions even to this day.
A PERSONAL FAVORITE from the early 19th century!
Hardcover. 7.4 x 4.2 | 130 pages
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