Patricia Brady Schmit (Editor)

Nelly Custis Lewis's Housekeeping Book

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ISBN 13:: 9780917860096
author:: Patricia Brady Schmit (Editor)
format:: HardBack
publisher:: The University of South Carolina Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 142
Dimensions:: 23.8 x 16.1 x 1.7 cm
Genre:: History, North America, War Of Independence
Condition:: New
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Nelly Custis Lewis's Housekeeping Book is a unique collection of recipes and household practices from 19th-century America. Based on her own experiences as mistress of Woodlawn, this book provides insight into the daily life of a wealthy plantation owner during the late 18th century. The book reconstructs 176 of Nelly Custis Lewis's recipes, offering a glimpse into the cooking techniques and ingredients used at the time. In addition to its culinary content, the book also covers housekeeping practices, including medical remedies and household management. This collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in historical domestic life and the daily routines of those living during this period.

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