The American Frugal Housewife
Advice on running a home on very little money, and a window onto everyday life in the 1830s.
Lydia Maria Child’s household guide, first published in 1829 and dedicated to those who are not ashamed of economy. It offers recipes, remedies and practical advice for running a home on very little money, and gives a vivid picture of everyday life in early nineteenth-century America. This is a facsimile of the twelfth edition of 1833.
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