The Good Housekeeper: Or The Way To Live Well And To Be Well While We Live

By Sarah Josepha Hale

Book Overview

The Good Housekeeper: Or The Way To Live Well And To Be Well While We Live is a book written by Sarah Josepha Hale and published in 1839. The book is a comprehensive guide to managing a household, with a focus on maintaining a clean and healthy home. It covers topics such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and home remedies for common illnesses. The book is written in a conversational style, with practical advice and tips for managing a household. It also includes sections on etiquette and manners, with advice on how to behave in social situations. Hale was a prominent writer and editor in the 19th century, and The Good Housekeeper was one of her most popular works. The book reflects the values of the time, with an emphasis on the importance of a well-managed home and the role of women as homemakers. Overall, The Good Housekeeper is a fascinating glimpse into domestic life in the 19th century, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of homemaking and household management.Containing Directions For Choosing And Preparing Food, In Regard To Health, Economy And Taste.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165082160
• ISBN13: 9781165082162
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"