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Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management: The 1861 Classic with Advice on Cooking, Cleaning, Childrearing, Entertaining, and More Paperback – Abridged, November 17, 2020

by Isabella Beeton (Author), Sarah A. Chrisman (Foreword)
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Originally published as 24 newspaper columns from 1859 to 1861, Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was at first a guide to managing a household. Today it is a fascinating look at the past and a guide to forgotten skills that can be used today.

Beeton wrote, “As with the commander of an army, or the leader of any enterprise, so is it with the mistress of a house.” Running an extravagant household was a monumental task and a responsibility not to be taken lightly. It meant supervising every employee, from the butler to the laundry-maid to the footman and the wet nurse. It meant managing the safety, happiness, comfort, and well-being of the family. Chapters include:
  • The Housekeeper
  • Arrangement and Economy of the Kitchen
  • Introduction to Cooker
  • General Directions for Making Soup
  • Recipes: Fish
  • Recipes: Pork and Ham
  • Recipes: Poultry and Rabbit
  • And much more!
In addition to offering advice on a wide range of domestic topics, this abridged edition of Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management contains hundreds of original recipes. A compendium of practical information about everything from animal husbandry to child care, this Victorian classic is both fascinating and still useful.

Sarah A. Chrisman, author of Victorian Secrets and This Victorian Life provides the foreword, reflecting on how she uses Mrs. Beeton’s advice on a daily basis.
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    336 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Skyhorse
  4. Publication date
    November 17, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1510760253
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1510760257
  8. Lexile measure
    1310L
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Isabella Beeton was born Isabella Mary Mayson (1836–1865). After marrying a London publisher, she wrote domestic columns and translated French texts. Her first work was published when she was twenty-two. She died at the age of twenty-five of an infection she contracted during the birth of her fourth child.

Sarah A. Chrisman is the author of Victorian Secrets and This Victorian Life, as well as the editor of True Ladies & Proper Gentlemen. Alongside her husband, Gabriel, she gives presentations on nineteenth-century fashion and culture. She resides in Port Townsend, Washington.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse; Abridged edition (November 17, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1510760253
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1510760257
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1310L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Lady Dragon Cloud
5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTE FUN!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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This book is a treasure of etiquette that many might consider to be rather dated. However, much of it is no longer taught in high-school home economics classes. So if you might ever find yourself in need of the basics, I highly suggest a thorough read of this book.

Having been raised by one who attended ‘finishing’ school, I knew how to curtsy, set a proper dinner table and for what each fork, spoon and glass, bowl and plate were used, by the time I was 7 years of age.

Many might say that it is antiquated, and out is sync with the present century, and it may well be; as of course, the actual costs of running an upper class home ( or any home) are certainly much more now than when the book was written.

BUT, good manners say much about a person, and even in the caste of poverty, the book still holds much value as it teaches enduring lessons upon which we could all learn much. It would do well for any young woman/man to brush upon these skills; one never knows when they may come in handy. I certainly found myself most grateful for my mother’s tutelage on quite a few expected and unexpected occasions. Even Molly Brown had to adjust. 🙃.

And even in the advent, of calling the entire script nonsense, one will surely gain a good bit of humor from it all.

I found it both delightful and informative; I believe you will too!
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Lillian Breen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great history
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
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I love history so it is great to learn what things were like back in the day
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Tambra Nicole Kendall
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic I've Wanted for Years
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2021
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I'm thrilled to finally have a copy of this historical cookery and household management gem.
I can't wait to use this book's information to add more historical accuracy to my books.

I'm very please with this purchase. The seller packed my book well.
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Stephen Rustad
4.0 out of 5 stars Everything Old Is New Again
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2016
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We bought this as a goofy wedding gift for our recently-wed, millennial daughter. We hoped she'd enjoyreading both ironically, and for it's surprisingly useful insights.
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Happy Camper
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for beginner homesteaders
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
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Enjoyed reading many of the pages. It opened my eyes to more ideas for our homestead
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really informative read about the history of this era
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
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Great interesting book if you enjoy this type of history. Really enjoy leave on coffee table for others to read . Great for a history project/report
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Betty C. Demoney
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great look at history
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
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this was a gift, but I sneaked a peek at the book, and found it interesting, and know it will be enjoy by my daughter also.
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Louise Owens
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Victorian information
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
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I find this book very interesting and even though was written 1861 a lot is still useful today
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Ryan F
5.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting read
Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2017
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A very interesting look back into the Victorian age and the social norms of the English middle-class at the time. I haven't tried any of the recipes yet...
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t.petro.y
4.0 out of 5 stars 勉強になりましたが
Reviewed in Japan on March 30, 2017
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　全体として参考になりましたが、多分、原書から少しずつ改版か編集がされているようで、私が知りたかった紅茶の部分は入っていませんでした。その点が残念。
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h.matten
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic research tool
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2016
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Bought this to aid research into my family history chapter on '200 years of food and cookery' . Found myself giggling at Mrs Beetons 'advice' to ladies and servants, but also found it a fascinating wealth of information.
Now I've been asked to cater a Victoria dinner evening next year, so what better than a Victorian recipe book? I can now understand why this book is still in print, and is still popular o er 100 years after it was written! She was a real pioneer in cookery terms.
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Miss K
5.0 out of 5 stars safely packaged & just as described!
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2017
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the book arrived quickly, and safely packaged. Really nice condition, too. I was hoping the pictures would be in colour like the original, but they're in black and white (which is fine).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Anniverdsry gift success
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2016
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My span and his wife were delighted by this gift on their first (paper) wedding anniversary. They find it a treasure trovr .pf information and amusement
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