Kirkpatrick, Mrs. T.J

The Housekeepers New Cook Book, embracing nearly one thousand recipes and practical suggestions to all young housekeepers in regard to cooking and the utensils used.

Springfield, OH: Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick, 1883.

Octavo (20 x 14.5 cm.), 253, [6] pages. Index. Blank pages for additional recipes at rear (written recipes— see photos). FIRST EDITION. A cookbook issued by the publishers of the popular Home Companion magazine (originally issued as Home, in 1872). The author's husband was the first general editor of the magazine, and the nephew of Phineas P. Mast. Introductory chapters include, "Suggestions to Young Housekeepers" by Christie Irving and the author's "Necessary Kitchen Utensils." Included are recipes, samples of menus, a glossary of cooking terms, suggestions on carving meat, household hints, and "Practical Suggestions to Young Housekeepers" by Christine Irving. Recipes are attributed to contributors from across the United States. In rubbed, blind- and gilt stamped black oil cloth. Some stains throughout interior, with one page torn and with use throughout—otherwise very good condition for a book of this age.

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