The American Frugal Housewife, written by Lydia Maria Francis Child is undoubtedly one of the most timeless cookbooks ever written. Mrs. Child provides an array of simply written recipes as the book is not only a roadmap for delicious food, but also for healthy living, mannerisms, time-management, frugality, efficiency, modesty and much more. Lydia Maria Child - abolitionist, activist, novelist and journalist - provides an easy and fascinating read for anyone interested in history, frugal living, and an occasional good laugh with her wonderful view of 1800's America.

Features and Benefits:
• Details Life of the Early American Housewife
• Lydia Maria Child's vast array of delicious recipes
• Features the same recipes included in original publication
• A great mix of recipes, history, and mannerisms
• Emphasis being the American Housewife of the 1800's
• An Easy and Fascinating Read
• As timely today as it was over 150 years ago