Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million by Sarah Josepha Buell Hale
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| Author | Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell, 1788-1879 |
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| LoC No. | 07025625 |
| Title |
Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million Containing Four Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-five Receipts, Facts, Directions, etc. in the Useful, Ornamental, and Domestic Arts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million" by Sarah Josepha Buell Hale is a comprehensive guide on domestic economy written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as an extensive compendium of household tips, recipes, and practical advice pertaining to various aspects of home management, household tasks, and personal well-being, making it an essential resource for families of the time. The opening of the book introduces the author's conviction regarding the significance of household management as a central theme in women's lives. In her preface, Hale emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge for women, which she believes is crucial for maintaining a happy and efficient home. This initial section sets the tone for the detailed instructions to follow, which cover a wide range of topics including cleaning techniques, personal appearance, health, gardening, and even moral codes and etiquette—encapsulating the myriad responsibilities expected of women in the domestic sphere during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking |
| Subject | Home economics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46254 |
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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