Miss Beecher's Housekeeper and Healthkeeper (eBook)

Containing Five Hundred Receipes for Economical and Healthful Cooking; also, Many Directions for Securing Health and Happiness

Catharine Esther Beecher (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
1883 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766460556-6 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Miss Beecher's Housekeeper and Healthkeeper,' Catharine Esther Beecher provides a comprehensive guide on housekeeping and health practices in the mid-19th century. Written in a didactic style, the book covers topics such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a healthy household. Beecher's emphasis on practicality and efficiency reflects the growing interest in domestic science during this time period. Her advice is based on a combination of personal experience and scientific knowledge, making it a valuable resource for women seeking to improve their homes. Catharine Esther Beecher, a prominent educator and writer, was deeply committed to promoting women's education and domestic skills. As the sister of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' Catharine was part of a family dedicated to social reform and women's rights. Her book serves as a testament to her belief in the importance of women's roles in the home and society. I highly recommend 'Miss Beecher's Housekeeper and Healthkeeper' to readers interested in domestic history, gender studies, and 19th-century literature. Beecher's practical advice and progressive views make this book a valuable source for understanding the cultural and social dynamics of the time.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Gesunde Küche / Schlanke Küche
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • American Literature • Classic • cooking • domestic manuals • feminist authors • health and wellness • Home economics • household management • Non-fiction • Victorian Era • Women Writers