Mrs. Beeton - Mrs. Beeton's book of household management - 1900

Mrs. Beeton - Mrs. Beeton's book of household management - Ward, Lock & co., limited - Half leather - Undated (circa 1900) - 21.5 cm x 14.5 cm - 1997 pages.

This professionally re-bound book is in good condition - Gilt title to spine - Contains an inscription from a previous owner on the page preceding the title page - Along with describing a wide variety of recipes covering a range of dishes, this book covers additional topics, including a guide to being a mistress, servant, hostess, home doctor and home lawyer - The book also contains a section on nursing, and describes various diseases (both infectious and non-infectious), along with their treatments - The book is profusely illustrated throughout with both coloured and non-coloured illustrations - A very nice collector's item.