American Frugal Housewife: Dedicated to Those Who Are Not Ashamed of Economy

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 the myriad responsibilities of housekeeping are all put forth in straightforward, no-nonsense, Yankee prose. From 1832-1845, this popular book went through thirty-two editions.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Applewood Books
Published: 08/01/1989
ISBN: 9780918222985
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.30h x 4.40w x 0.70d