Author |
Harland, Marion, 1830-1922 |
Title |
Marion Harland's Complete Cook Book A Practical and Exhaustive Manual of Cookery and Housekeeping
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Credits |
E-text prepared by MFR, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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Summary |
"Marion Harland's Complete Cook Book" by Marion Harland is a comprehensive cookbook written in the late 19th century. This practical guide focuses on cookery and housekeeping, aiming to empower everyday housewives with a wealth of recipes and advice on managing a home. With meticulous attention to detail, Harland shares her extensive culinary knowledge, making it accessible to readers who may not be professional chefs. The opening of this work features a dedicatory preface in which the author reflects on her years of experience and previously published works, establishing her authority and deep understanding of domestic management. She emphasizes her commitment to serving the needs of housewives, signifying a shift towards dignifying housewifery as a profession. Following this, the beginning chapters delve into essential aspects of household management, including the importance of proper marketing for ingredients and effective methods of storing various food items to ensure freshness. The text promises a blend of detailed recipes and practical advice aimed at making the art of cooking an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
TX: Technology: Home economics
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Subject |
Cooking, American
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
64459 |
Release Date |
Feb 5, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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