Originally published in 1869, this book is a comprehensive guide for housekeepers covering everything from cooking to cleaning to child-rearing. Beecher provides practical advice for running a household in an efficient, healthful, and Christian manner. This revised edition also includes the Handy Cookbook by Catherine Esther Beecher and a new introduction by James B. Herndon Jr.
Catharine Beecher Books
Catharine Beecher was an American educator, recognized for her forthright opinions on female education and her passionate advocacy for incorporating kindergarten into children's learning. She was deeply invested in elevating women's status through education, equipping them with the tools for intellectual growth. Beecher believed that well-educated women were fundamental to a strong family and a thriving society. Her writings emphasized the significance of practical skills and moral development within the educational framework.






Woman's Profession As Mother and Educator: With Views in Opposition to Woman Suffrage
- 242 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Letters To The People On Health And Happiness
- 234 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book
- 308 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt-Book is an informative guide that is designed to complement Catharine Esther Beecher's treatise on domestic economy. This book includes a wide range of recipes, remedies, and tips for improving everyday life. Readers will enjoy the practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions provided by the author, and will find this book to be useful in a variety of situations.
Arithmetic Simplified in Three Parts
- 284 pages
- 10 hours of reading
This book is a guide to arithmetic, written by Catharine Esther Beecher, an American educator and writer. The book is divided into three parts, and covers topics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentage. It is designed to be accessible to students of all ages and abilities, and includes numerous examples and exercises to help reinforce the concepts presented.
Common Sense Applied to Religion; or, the Bible and the People
- 386 pages
- 14 hours of reading
An Essay on Slavery and Abolitionism: With Reference to the Duty of American Females
- 154 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Written by Catherine Esther Beecher, a pioneer in the promotion of domestic science and women's education, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to eat well and live healthily. With five hundred recipes for economical and healthful cooking, as well as many directions for securing health and happiness, this book covers a wide range of topics related to food and nutrition. A must-have for foodies, chefs, and health enthusiasts alike.