Beeton

The Book of Household Management (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book is best known as Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management and Mrs. Beeton's Cookery Book. It is an extensive guide to running a household in Victorian Britain, edited by Isabella Beeton and published as a book in 1861. The book became most often consulted in 1875 and 1914 and remained in print over the 20th century.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 1095
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339552432
• Artikelnr.: 69688972

Autorenporträt

Isabella Mary Beeton, commonly known as Mrs. Beeton, was an English author famous for her pioneering guide to household management. Born on March 14, 1836, in London, she became one of the most famous cookery writers of the 19th century, largely due to her extensive guide, 'The Book of Household Management'. First published in 1861, this work is more than a cookbook; it provides advice on a range of domestic concerns, being an essential guide for Victorian homemakers. Mrs. Beeton's writing style combines meticulous detail and practical instruction, ensuring that her work became the authoritative text on domestic management. Her book offered insights into the running of an efficient household, with guidance on everything from cooking, cleaning, and child rearing, to the management of servants and budgeting. The text is replete with recipes, menus, and medical tips, creating a comprehensive resource for the middle-class families of her time. Mrs. Beeton's influence extended beyond her written work, shaping the domestic lives of many and enshrining her as a household name. Her contribution to the literature of household management and cookery is unparalleled, and 'The Book of Household Management' remains celebrated for its practical advice and historical significance.