Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management: The 1861 Classic with Advice on Cook

Description: Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management by Isabella Beeton, Sarah A. Chrisman Originally published as twenty-four newspaper columns from 1859 to 1861, Mrs. Beetons Book of Household Management is many things, but it is first and foremost a guide to managing a household during the nineteenth century.Beeton wrote, "As with the commander of an army, or the leader of any enterprise, so is it with the mistress of a house." Running an extravagant household was a monumental task and a responsibility not to be taken lightly. It meant supervising every employee, from the butler to the laundry-maid to the footman and the wet nurse. It meant managing the safety, happiness, comfort, and well-being of the family.In addition to offering advice on a wide range of domestic topics, this abridged edition of Mrs. Beetons Book of Household Management contains hundreds of original recipes. A compendium of practical information about everything from animal husbandry to child care, this Victorian classic is both fascinating and still useful.Sarah A. Chrisman, author of Victorian Secrets and This Victorian Life provides the foreword, reflecting on how she uses Mrs. Beetons advice on a daily basis. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Isabella Beeton was born Isabella Mary Mayson (18361865). After marrying a London publisher, she wrote domestic columns and translated French texts. Her first work was published when she was twenty-two. She died at the age of twenty-five of an infection she contracted during the birth of her fourth child.Sarah A. Chrisman is the author of Victorian Secrets and This Victorian Life, as well as the editor of True Ladies & Proper Gentlemen. Alongside her husband, Gabriel, she gives presentations on nineteenth-century fashion and culture. She resides in Port Townsend, Washington. Long Description Originally published as twenty-four newspaper columns from 1859 to 1861, Mrs. Beetons Book of Household Management is many things, but it is first and foremost a guide to managing a household during the nineteenth century. Beeton wrote, "As with the commander of an army, or the leader of any enterprise, so is it with the mistress of a house." Running an extravagant household was a monumental task and a responsibility not to be taken lightly. It meant supervising every employee, from the butler to the laundry-maid to the footman and the wet nurse. It meant managing the safety, happiness, comfort, and well-being of the family. In addition to offering advice on a wide range of domestic topics, this abridged edition of Mrs. Beetons Book of Household Management contains hundreds of original recipes. A compendium of practical information about everything from animal husbandry to child care, this Victorian classic is both fascinating and still useful. Sarah A. Chrisman, author of Victorian Secrets and This Victorian Life provides the foreword, reflecting on how she uses Mrs. Beetons advice on a daily basis. Details ISBN1510760253 Author Sarah A. Chrisman Short Title Mrs. Beetons Book of Household Management Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1510760253 ISBN-13 9781510760257 Format Paperback Subtitle The 1861 Classic with Advice on Cooking, Cleaning, Childrearing, Entertaining, and More DEWEY 640 Pages 336 Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Imprint Skyhorse Publishing Publication Date 2020-11-12 Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2020-11-12 US Release Date 2020-11-12 UK Release Date 2020-11-12 Illustrations 100 black-and-white illustrations Audience General AU Release Date 2021-01-24 Alternative 9781634502429 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151664606;

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