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The American Matron; or, Practical and Scientific Cookery
The American Matron; or, Practical and Scientific Cookery. By a Housekeeper. Boston and
Cambridge: James Munree and Company.
A good cookery book is a book not to be despised. This one has the great merit if having regard to economy in all its recommendations. We consider it the best that has come under our observation.
- Taken from The American Whig review Jan 1852
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Calendar on Your Fingers
Free 1887 Almanac Ebook
We have scanned in the 1887 Agricultural Almanac so you can download it for free! This e-book contains helpful hints and tips, funny stories, recipes of the time and more. Here are just a few of the titles found Continue reading "Free 1887 Almanac Ebook" »
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Calendar on Your Fingers
I couldn't resist publishing the following little "lingo", as it's called, from an 1887 Almanac. Someone long ago devised a special way to find the first day of the month. This dates before 1837 according to the narrative, so it Continue reading "Calendar on Your Fingers" »
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