Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management by Isabella Beeton

Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management by Isabella Beeton

Originally published as 24 newspaper columns from 1859 to 1861, Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management was at first a guide to managing a household. Today it is a fascinating look at the past and a guide to forgotten skills that can be used today.

Beeton wrote, As with the commander of an army, or the leader of any enterprise, so is it with the mistress of a house. Running an extravagant household was a monumental task and a responsibility not to be taken lightly. It meant supervising every employee, from the butler to the laundry-maid to the footman and the wet nurse. It meant managing the safety, happiness, comfort, and well-being of the family. Chapters include:

• The Housekeeper
• Arrangement and Economy of the Kitchen
• Introduction to Cooker
• General Directions for Making Soup
• Recipes: Fish
• Recipes: Pork and Ham
• Recipes: Poultry and Rabbit
• And much more

In addition to offering advice on a wide range of domestic topics, this abridged edition of Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management contains hundreds of original recipes. A compendium of practical information about everything from animal husbandry to child care, this Victorian classic is both fascinating and still useful.

Sarah A. Chrisman, author of Victorian Secrets and This Victorian Life provides the foreword, reflecting on how she uses Mrs. Beeton's advice on a daily basis.

Isabella Mary Beeton was born in London in 1836 and grew up in a household of 21 children. Her style, imparting information as clearly as possible, was hugely influential and the enduring popularity of MRS BEETON'S BOOK OF HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT is a testament to the quality of her advice.

Gerard Baker is a chef, food writer, broadcaster and historian. He has written extensively for THE TIMES, THE KITCHEN GARDEN and BBC GOOD FOOD MAGAZINE, and has been a specialist food contributor for BBC's national news networks and programmes for over 12 years. He has made numerous television appearances, most notably on the judging panel on Rosemary Shrager's SCHOOLS FOR COOKS and as the food historian to the Hairy Bikers on the MUMS KNOW BEST tour.

Gerard's website can be found at http: //www.gerardbaker.com/ and his Twitter is @gerardbaker1

SKU	CIN178943176XVG
ISBN 13	9781789431766
ISBN 10	178943176X
Title	Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management
Author	Isabella Beeton
Condition	Very good
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Benediction Classics
Year published	2011-01-03
Number of pages	1198
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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