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Frugal housewife

Frugal housewife1841

Dedicated to those who are not ashamed of economy.

Lydia Maria Child

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Married at 25 to a charming dreamer whose irresponsible behavior quickly depleted their meager earnings, Mrs. Childs compiled this book (based, very likely, on personal experience) for women of less than moderate means.

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First published
1841
OL Work ID
OL107969W

Subjects

Home economicsCookeryAmerican CookeryHandbooks, manualsLow budget cookeryAmerican CookingCookingLow budget cookingÉconomie domestiqueCanning and preservingCarving (Meat, etc.)Popular MedicineFormulas, recipesSaving and investmentCookery, AmericanCooking, american

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