Mrs. Hale's New Cook Book

Mrs. Hale''s New Cook Book was written by one of the most well-known and prolific authors of the day. Sarah Josepha Hale sought to combine two of the most important trends in mid-19th century American culture: healthy living through a simple, hearty diet and frugality.  Throughout the extensive work, Hale also promotes the importance of the role of housekeeping as the way "to make people love home...