The new Housekeeper’s Manual

Originally published in 1869, this book is a comprehensive guide for housekeepers covering everything from cooking to cleaning to child-rearing. Beecher provides practical advice for running a household in an efficient, healthful, and Christian manner. This revised edition also includes the Handy Cookbook by Catherine Esther Beecher and a new introduction by James B. Herndon Jr.

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