The Housekeeper's Encyclopedia of Useful Information for the Housekeeper in all Branches of Cooking and Domestic Economy
The housekeeper's encyclopedia of useful information for the housekeeper in all branches of cooking and domestic economy : containing the first scientific and reliable rules for putting up all kinds of hermetically sealed fruits, with or without sugar, in tin cans or common bottles ; Also rules for preserving fruits in American and French styles ; with tried receipts for making domestic wines, catsups, syrups, cordials, etc. ; And practical directions for the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and flowers, destruction of insects, etc., etc.
E F Haskell, Mrs.
New York : D. Appleton and Company, 1861
[Civil War Era Household Guide] Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Clean, unmarked pages. [2], xii, 445, [13] pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. Final advertising page is missing a piece. A comprehensive guide to running a household, the bulk of which is dedicated to recipes and other tips for working with food.