Mrs. Shillaber's Cookbook : A Practical Guide For Housekeepers (1887)
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Overview
Mrs. Shillaber's Cookbook: A Practical Guide for Housekeepers is a comprehensive guide to cooking and housekeeping, written by Lydia Shillaber and originally published in 1887. The book is designed to be a practical resource for women who were responsible for managing their households and feeding their families. The cookbook covers a wide range of topics, including basic cooking techniques, recipes for main dishes, side dishes, and desserts, and advice on meal planning and grocery shopping. It also includes sections on preserving food, making pickles and relishes, and preparing food for invalids. In addition to recipes and cooking tips, Mrs. Shillaber's Cookbook also provides guidance on household management, with chapters on cleaning, laundry, and caring for children and pets. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, with detailed instructions and helpful illustrations throughout. Overall, Mrs. Shillaber's Cookbook is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of domestic life and cooking in the late 19th century. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily routines and challenges faced by women of that era, and provides practical advice that is still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781165017430
- ISBN-10: 1165017431
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.81 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.32 pounds
- Page Count: 292
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