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Domestic Economy, and Cookery, for Rich and Poor : Containing an Account of the Best English, Scotch, French, Oriental, and Other Foreign Dishes, Paperback / softback Book

Domestic Economy, and Cookery, for Rich and Poor : Containing an Account of the Best English, Scotch, French, Oriental, and Other Foreign Dishes Paperback / softback

Part of the Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century series

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Maria Eliza Rundell (1745–1828) was a phenomenally successful cookery writer. Originally compiled for her daughters, the first edition of this work was published in 1806, with improved and illustrated editions following regularly.

It became one of publisher John Murray's chief assets, but after legal disputes between author and publisher over the profits, Rundell transferred the work to Longman in 1821; by 1849 it had reached its 73rd edition.

The 1827 edition is reissued here. The book was the first manual of household management which aimed at completeness, including advice on servants, shopping with economy and attention to seasonal food, hygiene, and nutrition for children and invalids.

It was much imitated, although apparently not used as a source by Mrs Beeton.

It is surprisingly cosmopolitan, including French, German, Turkish and Indian recipes, and is a fascinating source for social historians on standards of living and fashions in food and entertaining.

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