The American frugal housewife
Subtitle: dedicated to those who are not ashamed of economy
By: By Mrs. Child ...
Edition: 12th ed., enl. and cor. by the author.
Publisher: Carter, Hendee, & Co.
Published: 1832
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 130
Subjects: Home economics; Cooking
Work titles: Frugal housewife
Description: Married at 25 to a charming dreamer whose irresponsible behavior quickly depleted their meager earnings, Mrs. Childs compiled this book (based, very likely, on personal experience) for women of less than moderate means.