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Beeton s book of household management by isabella beeton chapter xlvii. Mrs beeton s book of household management was and is hugely popular. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of household management oxford worlds classics. Its extreme timidity is its protection, for it is attentive to every sound, and its ears, both long and tubular, enable it to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book of household management by isabella beeton. An immediate success, it has long been regarded as the quintessence of victorian cookery. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it. Guidance is also given on cleaning, laundry, home maintainance, health, first aid, social custom, etiquette, money management and the law uptodate information on every aspect of modern housekeeping. The title page to beeton s book of household management, which is decorated elaborately with images of vines and animals. The 2751 entries include tips on how to deal with servants pay and childrens health, and above all a wealth of cooking advice, instructions and recipes.
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