This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: agr31001313
Title: The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families
Note: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Emmy and the Online Distributed
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produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary" by Mrs. Mary Eaton is a comprehensive guide to domestic management and cookery written in the early 19th century. This work offers a wealth of information related to cooking, food preservation, and household management, aimed at providing practical advice for private families. It reflects the era's focus on domestic economy, emphasizing principles of efficiency, resourcefulness, and health in the kitchen. The opening of the dictionary sets the stage for an extensive exploration of household management, emphasizing the importance of well-informed practices in domestic life. Eaton introduces the necessity of sound knowledge for young women entering marriage, establishing that mastery of culinary skills and domestic responsibilities are crucial for personal and familial well-being. She critiques existing publications for their lack of tailored information for the average household, promising that her work will bridge this gap through an alphabetical format that makes accessing practical advice easier. The introduction establishes a foundational philosophy regarding domestic habits and invites readers to engage with the text as a vital resource for nurturing a well-run home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eaton, Mary, active 1823-1849
EBook No.: 29084
Published: Jun 9, 2009
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Home economics
Subject: Cooking, English
Subject: Formulas, recipes, etc.
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: agr31001313
Title: The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families
Note: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary" by Mrs. Mary Eaton is a comprehensive guide to domestic management and cookery written in the early 19th century. This work offers a wealth of information related to cooking, food preservation, and household management, aimed at providing practical advice for private families. It reflects the era's focus on domestic economy, emphasizing principles of efficiency, resourcefulness, and health in the kitchen. The opening of the dictionary sets the stage for an extensive exploration of household management, emphasizing the importance of well-informed practices in domestic life. Eaton introduces the necessity of sound knowledge for young women entering marriage, establishing that mastery of culinary skills and domestic responsibilities are crucial for personal and familial well-being. She critiques existing publications for their lack of tailored information for the average household, promising that her work will bridge this gap through an alphabetical format that makes accessing practical advice easier. The introduction establishes a foundational philosophy regarding domestic habits and invites readers to engage with the text as a vital resource for nurturing a well-run home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eaton, Mary, active 1823-1849
EBook No.: 29084
Published: Jun 9, 2009
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Home economics
Subject: Cooking, English
Subject: Formulas, recipes, etc.
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.