“Half of the receipts in our cookbooks are mere murder to such constitutions and stomachs as we grow here. ...in America, owing to our brighter skies and more fervid climate, we have developed an acute, nervous delicacy of temperament far more akin to that of France than of England.”
Quote by Catharine Beecher
Work
American Woman's Home
This book serves as a detailed reference for women on topics such as cooking, cleaning, childrearing, and home decor during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It provides practical advice and instructions for managing a household, reflecting the societal norms and expectations of the time. more
Author
Catharine Beecher
Catharine Beecher was an American educator and social reformer who significantly influenced the role of women in society. Known for her advocacy of women's education and her efforts to improve the conditions of the poor and the mentally ill, Beecher was born on September 6, 1800, and died on May 12, 1878. more
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