American Woman's HomePublished in 1869 by the indomitable Beecher sisters, The American Woman's Home is remarkable for both its philosophy and its practicality. A pioneering work of scientific kitchen planning, the book's recommendation for specific work areas, built-in cupboards and shelves, and continuous work surfaces are ideals that, while new at the time, are taken for granted today. The work presupposes a servantless home and teaches the homemaker basic skills on how to cope with such inventions as stoves and refrigerators, as well as providing information on healthful food and drink, care of the sick, and care of the home. While the few recipes included are mainly medicinal, this is an important work of social and food history. |
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Page viii
... give opportunity for self - denial and loving care - Patience , sympathy , and labor for them to be regarded as privileges in a family - The young should respect and minister unto the aged - Treating them as valued members of the family ...
... give opportunity for self - denial and loving care - Patience , sympathy , and labor for them to be regarded as privileges in a family - The young should respect and minister unto the aged - Treating them as valued members of the family ...
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... give proper instruction in her profession . This unfortunate want , and also the questions frequently asked concerning the domestic qualifications of both the authors of this work , who have formerly written upon such topics , make it ...
... give proper instruction in her profession . This unfortunate want , and also the questions frequently asked concerning the domestic qualifications of both the authors of this work , who have formerly written upon such topics , make it ...
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... give space of ground for healthful outdoor occupation in the family service , although the general principles of house - building and house - keeping are of ne- cessity universal in their application - as true in the busy confines of ...
... give space of ground for healthful outdoor occupation in the family service , although the general principles of house - building and house - keeping are of ne- cessity universal in their application - as true in the busy confines of ...
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... as the bottom , to give it a tasteful shape . This ottoman is set on casters , and is a great convenience for holding articles , while serving also as a seat . The expense of the screen , where lumber averages $. A CHRISTIAN HOUSE . 31.
... as the bottom , to give it a tasteful shape . This ottoman is set on casters , and is a great convenience for holding articles , while serving also as a seat . The expense of the screen , where lumber averages $. A CHRISTIAN HOUSE . 31.
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... give a handsome form and finish to the room . In the bath - room must be the opening to the garret , and a step - ladder to reach it . A reservoir in the garret , sup- plied by a forcing - pump in the cellar or at the sink , must be ...
... give a handsome form and finish to the room . In the bath - room must be the opening to the garret , and a step - ladder to reach it . A reservoir in the garret , sup- plied by a forcing - pump in the cellar or at the sink , must be ...
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