Mrs. Beeton's Book Of Household Management. Cream.

In l, it fi et ptibiati irs. Beeton's Book of Household Management sold more than 60,000 copies. Sy 20i0, more than two millicnoks vere in print Nearly every nineteenth-century woman turned to Isabella Beeton tor advicé on everything from welcoming guests into their homes during the holidays to preparing the pertect pastry, soup, or pickle to buying a new home. We could all benefit from the attitude exemplified by this wide-ranging, compre hensive book," writes Sarah A. Chrisman in the foreword to this edition. Drawing on Mrs. Beeton's timeless knowledge will help today's men and women understand legal agreements, treat everything from toothaches to fainting fits, and host impressive luncheons and dinner parties. Throughout the pages of this abridged collection, you'll also find discussions on how to work with fish, beei, venison, bread, fruits, and vegetables, as well as recipes