Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million / Containing Four Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-five Receipts, Facts, Directions, etc. in the Useful, Ornamental, and Domestic Arts

Name: Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million / Containing Four Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-five Receipts, Facts, Directions, etc. in the Useful, Ornamental, and Domestic Arts
Author: Sarah Josepha Buell Hale

By Sarah Josepha Buell Hale

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This practical compendium gathers hundreds of receipts and step-by-step directions for running a household, with sections on cleaning and repair, cookery and food preservation, health remedies and nursing, personal beauty and the toilette, needlework and decorative arts, gardening and domesticated animals, and broader domestic economy and etiquette. Entries provide recipes for foods, preserves, medicines and mixtures; methods for laundering, dyeing and mending; guidance for infant and sick care; and tips for farm and garden management, all organized as a family directory of everyday skills and frugal household practices.

About the Author

Sarah Josepha Buell Hale

Sarah Josepha Buell Hale was an American author and editor, best known for her influential work in domestic science and women's literature during the 19th century. She gained prominence with her book "Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million," which offered a wealth of practical advice on cooking, household management, and various domestic arts. Hale was also a strong advocate for women's education and employment, contributing to the discourse on women's roles in society. Her other notable work, "The Workwoman's Guide," further reflects her commitment to empowering women through knowledge and skills in the domestic sphere.