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Mrs Beetons' Book of Household Management: Abridged Edition

Mrs Beetons' Book of Household Management: Abridged Edition

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An almost forgotten classic though a founding text of Victorian middle-class identity, Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management is a volume of insight and common sense. Written by what one might now describe as a Victorian Martha Stewart, the book offers advice on fashion, child-care, animal husbandry, poisons, and the management of servants. To the modern reader expecting stuffy verbosity or heavy moralizing, Beeton's book is a it explores the foods of Europe and beyond, suggesting new food stuffs and techniques, mixing domestic advice with discussions of science, religion, class, industrialism and gender roles. Alternately frugal and fashionable, anxious and self confident, the book highlights the concerns of the growing Victorian middle-class at a key moment in its history. This abridged edition serves as a cookery book, while documenting a significant aspect of Victorian social and cultural history. About the for over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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ISBN13: 9780199536337
ISBN10: 0199536333
Language: English
Publication Year: 2008
Format: Paperback

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    Victorian domestic life and social history in one volume.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by Victorian culture or looking for a window into domestic history, this book is a treasure. It’s more than just a cookery guide; it offers insight into the social norms, scientific understanding, and daily concerns of a burgeoning middle class. You'll enjoy the blend of practical advice and cultural commentary, making it a unique read both for history buffs and those interested in the evolution of household management.

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