English Housewifry (eBook)

Exemplified in above Four Hundred and Fifty Receipts Giving Directions for most Parts of Cookery

Elizabeth Moxon (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
193 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766414628-1 (EAN)

Infos

Elizabeth Moxon's seminal work 'English Housewifry' is a groundbreaking book that provides an invaluable insight into the domestic life of English households in the 18th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to housekeeping, cooking, and preserving food, offering detailed instructions on various culinary techniques and recipes. Moxon's writing style is clear and practical, making the information easily accessible to readers of all levels. In the context of 18th-century literature, 'English Housewifry' stands out as a pioneering work in the field of domestic literature, showcasing the importance of household management in the social fabric of the time. Through her book, Moxon sheds light on the everyday lives of English women and the crucial role they played in maintaining their households. Elizabeth Moxon's background as a housekeeper and her firsthand experience in managing a household undoubtedly influenced the writing of 'English Housewifry'. Her expertise and knowledge shine through in the meticulous instructions and advice she provides, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in historical culinary practices and domestic life. I highly recommend 'English Housewifry' to readers who are passionate about culinary history, as well as those who appreciate the literary significance of domestic literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Länderküchen
• Schlagworte: 18th century Literature • British food traditions • Cookery books • cooking • Culinary history • domestic literature • Early works to 1800 • Elizabeth Moxon • English • English cooking • historic recipes • Home economics • menus • traditional British recipes • vintage recipe books