The House-Keeper's Guide and Everybody's Handbook (Classic Reprint)

Smith, Swinney

ISBN 10: 1330241509 / ISBN 13: 9781330241509

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a compendium of practical household and domestic advice, containing over 150 valuable recipes for personal care, cleaning, cooking, and home remedies. Written in the 1860s, it offers a unique window into the domestic practices of the era. The author provides detailed instructions for a wide range of tasks, including making soap, washing clothes using various techniques, and creating a variety of dyes, liquors, and cosmetics. The recipes are clearly written and easy to follow, making this book an indispensable resource for anyone interested in learning about or practicing the homemaking techniques of the past. In addition to its historical value, this book offers insights into the daily lives and challenges faced by women in the 19th century. It provides a glimpse into how they cared for their families, homes, and themselves. Whether you're a history buff, a homemaker, or simply curious about the past, this book is sure to captivate and inform. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330241509_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The House-Keeper's Guide and Everybody's Handbook (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330241509
• ISBN 13: 9781330241509
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Home and Household

About this title

Synopsis

Everyday know‑how from a 19th‑century household arsenal.

This practical guide collects more than five hundred new and valuable recipes and instructions for keeping a home in order, from finishing surfaces to creative craft ideas. A blend of kitchen‑table know‑how and technical how‑to, it helps readers tackle common maintenance tasks with simple, step‑by‑step directions.

Inside you’ll find hands‑on methods for varnishing and polishing, making alloys, coloring confectionery, and preparing useful household mixtures. It includes concise, tested tips for cleaning brass, tinware, and silver, as well as basic arts of bronzing metals and testing materials. The book blends everyday care with handy projects, written in a clear, era‑appropriate voice.

• Step‑by‑step recipes for finishing, polishing, and protecting metals and wood
• Guidance on simple chemical preparations and safe handling
• Practical metalworking formulas and small‑goods crafts
• Tips for cleaning, maintaining, and improving household items

Ideal for readers with an interest in historical household arts, practical tinkering, and old‑fashioned craftsmanship.