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The American Frugal Housewife (Kindle Edition)
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Originally published in 1832, this extraordinary manual for the homemaker of modest means is far more than a mere “cookbook.” In an age before electricity, refrigeration or any other modern convenience, the fine art of storing, preparing and serving food presented difficulties unimagined in our time, challenges our forebears mastered with ingenuity, hard work, the inherited knowledge of generations past, and the sheer American pluck required to make the cheerful best of any so (more…)
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September 25th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly useful as a historical reference
Fascinating look into the past. I think some people might think this book has a few good ways to go green old fashioned if you’re interested or off the grid or survival stuff or…
September 25th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Old Fashioned Adviced
I really love this book. It probably would be a stretch for the typical mid-class to high class family, but for those who love to be frugal it’s wonderful!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
the nation would be better if everyone learned from this boo
The thoughts and ideas of the 1800’s could be applied to todays world to make it a better place. Like putting more energy into our morals and pride rather than trying to keep up…
September 26th, 2009 at 3:50 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Philosophy for today
Both the prose and the basic philosophy espoused by this book are refreshing on todays palate. No over-wrought writing or get ahead mentality here.