Containing Four Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-five Receipts, Facts, Directions, etc. in the Useful, Ornamental, and Domestic Arts Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell 1788-1879 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million" by Sarah Josepha Buell Hale is a comprehensive guide on domestic economy written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as an extensive compendium of household tips, recipes, and practical advice pertaining to various aspects of home management, household tasks, and personal well-being, making it an essential resource for families of the time. The opening of the book introduces the author's conviction regarding the significance of household management as a central theme in women's lives. In her preface, Hale emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge for women, which she believes is crucial for maintaining a happy and efficient home. This initial section sets the tone for the detailed instructions to follow, which cover a wide range of topics including cleaning techniques, personal appearance, health, gardening, and even moral codes and etiquette—encapsulating the myriad responsibilities expected of women in the domestic sphere during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-07-12 Produced by Julia Miller, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Cooking Home economics TX Original publication data not identified 07025625 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46254 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46254 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134048.0 46254