The skilful housewife's book, or, Complete guide to domestic cookery, taste, comfort and economy : Embracing 659 receipts pertaining to household duties, gardening, flowers, birds, plants, etc.

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Abell, L. G., Mrs. author

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"A valuable glimpse into the home remedies, gastronomy, and childcare philosophies of the era. Chapters three and four collect numerous treatments for diseases including whooping cough, dysentery, ...

"A valuable glimpse into the home remedies, gastronomy, and childcare philosophies of the era. Chapters three and four collect numerous treatments for diseases including whooping cough, dysentery, typhoid fever, scarlet fever, and smallpox. The author also notes the effectiveness of the smallpox vaccine in protecting people from infection. The remaining chapters consist of recipes, ways to preserve food, methods of dyeing, and how to care for plants and livestock"--Bookseller's description.

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