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Title: The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House, and the Delights and Profits of a Farm
Note: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed by David Starner, Kevin Handy, and the Online Distributed Proofreader Team
Summary: "The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House" by R. Bradley is a comprehensive guidebook focused on domestic management and agriculture likely written during the early 18th century. The text encompasses various aspects of household operations, from brewing and winemaking to the preparation and preservation of farm produce, catering primarily to women tasked with managing domestic affairs. The opening of the work introduces the reader to its structure and purpose, emphasizing its value as a resource for women overseeing household and agricultural operations. Addressing the importance of economy and efficient household management, Bradley outlines a plethora of practical advice, recipes, and observational notes on farming practices, food preservation, and cooking methods tailored for seasonal activities throughout the year. The text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of various ingredients, culinary techniques, and the care of livestock, thereby showcasing both the author's expertise and the practical knowledge essential for managing a country estate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bradley, Richard, 1688-1732
EBook No.: 7262
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Cooking -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Cooking, English
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House, and the Delights and Profits of a Farm
Note: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed by David Starner, Kevin Handy, and the Online Distributed Proofreader Team
Summary: "The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House" by R. Bradley is a comprehensive guidebook focused on domestic management and agriculture likely written during the early 18th century. The text encompasses various aspects of household operations, from brewing and winemaking to the preparation and preservation of farm produce, catering primarily to women tasked with managing domestic affairs. The opening of the work introduces the reader to its structure and purpose, emphasizing its value as a resource for women overseeing household and agricultural operations. Addressing the importance of economy and efficient household management, Bradley outlines a plethora of practical advice, recipes, and observational notes on farming practices, food preservation, and cooking methods tailored for seasonal activities throughout the year. The text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of various ingredients, culinary techniques, and the care of livestock, thereby showcasing both the author's expertise and the practical knowledge essential for managing a country estate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bradley, Richard, 1688-1732
EBook No.: 7262
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Cooking -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Cooking, English
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.