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
Published in Boston in 1833, the Cook's Own Book, and Housekeeper's Register is believed to be the first alphabetically-arranged culinary encyclopedia. The book was one of the most popular cookbooks of the 19th…
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The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
Reception
| The cook's own book, and housekeeper's register | The improved housewife, or, Book of receipts | |
|---|---|---|
| Editions | 12 | 12 |
| Pages | 300 | 236 |