Mrs. Putnam's Receipt Book: And Young Housekeeper's Assistant (1869)

By Elizabeth H. Putnam

Book Overview

Mrs. Putnam's Receipt Book: And Young Housekeeper's Assistant is a book written by Elizabeth H. Putnam and published in 1869. The book is a comprehensive guide for young housekeepers, providing a wide range of recipes and tips for managing household chores.The book is divided into several sections, covering topics such as cooking, baking, preserving, cleaning, and even medicinal remedies. It includes recipes for a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, meats, vegetables, and desserts. The book also provides instructions for making homemade soaps, candles, and other household items.In addition to the practical advice, Mrs. Putnam's Receipt Book also includes some historical context and cultural commentary. For example, the book discusses the importance of hospitality and entertaining guests, as well as the etiquette of dining and socializing.Overall, Mrs. Putnam's Receipt Book: And Young Housekeeper's Assistant is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of domestic life and household management in the 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of women during this time period, as well as practical advice that is still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164924435
• ISBN13: 9781164924432
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"