The cook's own book, and housekeeper's register vs The improved housewife, or, Book of receipts: Which Should You Read?

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The cook's own book, and housekeeper's register

The cook's own book, and housekeeper's register Lee, N. K. M. Mrs · 1835 300 pages · ≈ 5 h 33 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The improved housewife, or, Book of receipts

The improved housewife, or, Book of receipts Webster, A. L. Mrs · 1844 236 pages · ≈ 4 h 22 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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