The Story
The Landmark American Guide to HousekeepingÂ
First published in 1828, with other thirty-two edition later, author, journalist, abolitionist, and womenâs rights activist, Lydia Maria Child wrote this popular book as a nineteenth-century manual for homemakers. Including historic recipes, remedies, advice on parents, and tips for housekeeper, this landmark publication defined a uniquely American approach to homemaking for generations.
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The Landmark American Guide to HousekeepingÂ
First published in 1828, with other thirty-two edition later, author, journalist, abolitionist, and womenâs rights activist, Lydia Maria Child wrote this popular book as a nineteenth-century manual for homemakers. Including historic recipes, remedies, advice on parents, and tips for housekeeper, this landmark publication defined a uniquely American approach to homemaking for generations.
