The American Family Keepsake: or People's practical cyclopaedia. a truthful book of facts and hints upon useful subjects: expressly adapted to meet the wants of every man, woman and child in the United States.
Boston: Published at 66 Cornhill, 1848, ©1847. Small octavo in wrappers (16 x 10 cm.), 112 pages. FIRST EDITION; while copyrighted in 1847 "by H.B. Skinner and J.B. Hall", the work was not issued until 1848. The author is identified only as "the Good Samaritan" but later works published by Skinner & Hall indicated Skinner as the author. A 19th century domestic medical guide. Chapters include: Doctor at Home; Miscellaneous.....
