The Book of Household Management vs The cook's oracle: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English Cookery, Home economics, Cookery, Cooking

Cover of The Book of Household Management

The Book of Household Management Isabella Beeton · 1861 ★★★★☆ 3.8 1139 pages · ≈ 21 h 06 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The cook's oracle

The cook's oracle William Kitchiner · 1821 424 pages · ≈ 7 h 51 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

The cook's oracle is the quicker read — about 7 hours vs 21 for The Book of Household Management.
The cook's oracle is the easier read (Challenging), The Book of Household Management more demanding (Demanding).

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