num_pages: 183
description: A treatise by an American gentlewoman of the Colonies, who shares her collection of recipes &amp; comments on the whole art of household management. Begun on July 4, 1787, her marriage day. Chapters include: the housewifes duty; colonial life; breads; soups; flesh &amp; fish; garden stuff; cakes &amp; desserts; health drinking; medical cures &amp; restoratives; marketing directions; perfumery &amp; advancing beauty; &amp; menus &amp; dining etiquette. Accompanied by charming original ink drawings.
language: English
title: The Compleat American Housewife, 1787
titlecomplete: The Compleat American Housewife, 1787
genres: History
ratings_count: 21
publisher: Diane Pub Co