The Housekeepers New Cook Book, embracing nearly one thousand recipes and practical suggestions to all young housekeepers in regard to cooking and the utensils used.
Springfield, OH: Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick, 1883. Octavo (20 x 14.5 cm.), 253, [6] pages. Index. Blank pages for additional recipes at rear (unused). FIRST EDITION. A cookbook issued by the publishers of the popular Home Companion magazine (originally issued as Home, in 1872). The author's husband was the first general editor of the magazine, and the nephew of Phineas P. Mast. Introductory chapters include, "Suggestions to Young Housekeepers" by.....