Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management, Paperback/Isabella Beeton

"Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management" is many things, but it is first and foremost a guide to managing a household. In addition to offering advice on a wide range of domestic topics, the book contains hundreds of recipes. A compendium of practical information about everything from animal husbandry to seasonal produce, this Victorian classic is both fascinating and useful.