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Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management

Book • 2003
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Beeton's Book of Household Management is a Victorian classic that provides extensive advice on managing a household.

It includes sections on cookery, household organization, the responsibilities of various servants, budgeting for meals, medical advice, and legal matters related to household management.

The book contains over 1800 recipes and practical information on topics such as animal husbandry and childcare.

It was originally published in 24 newspaper columns from 1859 to 1861 and later compiled into a single volume in 1861.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Charles MacPherson
as the first self-help book, offering guidance on household management and servant management.
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A Butler's Guide to Managing Your Household
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Jack Chambers
as an invaluable source for social and food historians of Victorian Britain, containing a macaroni cheese recipe with unusually long cooking time.
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6: Pasta
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Amory Sivertson
as the source of a toast sandwich recipe.
Sandwiches of History

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