Isabella Beeton Libri

The definitive guide to embroidery, from the most famous household writer of the Victorian period.

The complete guide to British confectionery by the original domestic goddess - fully updated for the 21st century.

Originally published as 24 newspaper columns from 1859 to 1861, Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was at first a guide to managing a household. Today it is a fascinating look at the past and a guide to forgotten skills that can be used today. Beeton wrote, “As with the commander of an army, or the leader of any enterprise, so is it with the mistress of a house.” Running an extravagant household was a monumental task and a responsibility not to be taken lightly. It meant supervising every employee, from the butler to the laundry-maid to the footman and the wet nurse. It meant managing the safety, happiness, comfort, and well-being of the family. Chapters include: The Housekeeper Arrangement and Economy of the Kitchen Introduction to Cooker General Directions for Making Soup Recipes: Fish Recipes: Pork and Ham Recipes: Poultry and Rabbit And much more! In addition to offering advice on a wide range of domestic topics, this abridged edition of Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management contains hundreds of original recipes. A compendium of practical information about everything from animal husbandry to child care, this Victorian classic is both fascinating and still useful. Sarah A. Chrisman, author of Victorian Secrets and This Victorian Life provides the foreword, reflecting on how she uses Mrs. Beeton’s advice on a daily basis.

The complete guide to cooking hearty meat dishes by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.

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Isabella Beeton is best known for her groundbreaking work The Book of Household Management, but she also wrote extensively on child-rearing and health. This volume, published in 1878, is a comprehensive guide to caring for children from infancy to adolescence. Beeton's advice is practical and sensible, and her insights into the social norms of Victorian England are fascinating.

Offering a comprehensive guide to gardening, this vintage book covers essential topics such as planting, pruning, and various types of plants and flowers. It includes practical advice on garden operations and a wide range of vegetables, culinary herbs, and medicinal plants. The richly illustrated content is designed to be useful for both novice and experienced gardeners. Additionally, the modern edition features a new introduction on the history of gardening, making it a valuable resource and a delightful addition to any gardening collection.

This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of farming and farm management, offering timeless insights beneficial for both modern farmers and smallholders. Key topics include general farming principles, landlord-tenant relationships, farm buildings, labor, machinery, soil management, and irrigation techniques. The book also addresses farm operations and education, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in agriculture. A modern edition includes a new introduction on agriculture and agronomy, enhancing its relevance today.

In 1861, Isabella Beeton published her iconic Book of Household Management, an invaluable guide for the Victorian housewife. Its pages contain interesting advice and a vast array of recipes for a huge range of ingredients and occasions. In Mrs Beeton's Guide to Baking, all Mrs Beeton's best baking advice is brought together, with her recipes arranged by season to give the modern reader both an insight into Victorian cookery and an interesting glimpse into baking with the seasons.