House & Home
Cottage Economy
How can you tell when your pig is fat enough? Why should you never buy mustard? What's wrong with eating potatoes? Which is better, beer or …
The Book of Household Management
"Mrs. Beeton's" is a guide to all aspects of running a household in Victorian Britain. Published in 1861, it was an immediate best…
Cheating the Junk-Pile
This book of advice about the purchase and care of household appliances is intended to cheat the junk-pile by inspiring the buyer to get the…
Entertaining Made Easy
This book provides the hostess with ideas for parties and games. There are five sections: Socials and Parties, Outdoor Affairs, Birthdays an…
Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee
Langstroth revolutionized the beekeeping industry by using bee space in his top opened hive. In the summer of 1851 he found that, by leaving…
The American Housewife
This cookbook and reference guide leads the American Housewife through how to make everything from Meat to Common Drinks, as well as helpful…
Domestic Cookery
The compiler of [this book] having entered early in life upon a train of duties, was frequently embarrassed by her ignorance of domestic aff…
Woman as Decoration
Woman as Decoration offers a unique perspective on the intersection of personal style and environment, guiding women on how to harmonize the…
A Song from the Suds
LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 readings of A Song from the Suds, by Louisa May Alcott, author of novels like Little Women. This was the fo…
Bits About Home Matters
Bits About Home Matters is a thoughtful collection of reflections by Helen Hunt Jackson, exploring the intricacies of home life and the nuan…
Entertaining Made Easy
A handy book of ideas for parties, weddings, and wedding showers. - Summary by MaybeCordelia
De Gevaren van Sommige Engelse Gevangenen
Vertaling van 'The Perils Of Certain English Prisoners' (1857) het boek is in samenwerking met Wilkie Collins geschreven. Het verhaal speelt…