Published in Boston in 1848, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by an unnamed “Good Samaritan” imparts an enormous variety of information from medicinal cures to common childhood illnesses to recipes, farming, “Indian Recipes,” sewing, dressing, and more. A lifestyle encyclopedia for the mid-19th century. Published in 1848 in Boston, The American Family…
Published in Philadelphia in 1837, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by a social activist of the time is a collection of articles from the weekly publication The Original divided into three parts: dining, achieving good health, and enjoying supper. Published in 1837 in Philadelphia, The Art of Dining; And the Art of…
Published in New York in 1829, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by a prolific author of the time provides information about managing a household as well as over 650 recipes for preparing meals, all of which are adapted to the middle class. Published in New York in 1829, Modern Domestic Cookery, and…
Published in Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1809, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection provides detailed information about distilling homemade whiskey, gin, and brandy of the highest quality as well as historical information about the making of alcohol since the 1600s. Published in 1809 when distillation of spirits was legal, The Practical Distiller provides recipes…
This volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection was published in Boston in 1844, and it is a classic example of early American regional cooking, with a traditional Yankee emphasis on thrift in the home. Mrs. Howland’s New England Economical Housekeeper, and Family Receipt Book is a regional cookbook with strong emphasis on thrift and…
Published in Boston in 1833, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by a recognized culinary authority of her time was one of the most popular cookbooks of 19th century America. It was the first culinary arts encyclopedia to be organized alphabetically. Published in Boston in 1833, the Cook’s Own Book, and Housekeeper’s Register…
Published in New York in 1856, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection provides an historical example of a best-selling cookbook that was written “for all classes of people,” a revolutionary concept for the time. Published in New York in 1856, Every Lady’s Cook Book was revolutionary in its time for being written “for…
Published in New York in 1871, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection provides “simple rules and directions, with the intention of assisting the intelligent housekeeper” through an extensive list of recipes and housekeeping tips that highlight the jobs and responsibilities of housewives in the late 19th century, with a strong New England regional…
Published in Boston in 1846, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by the president and founder of the American Vegetarian Society and one of the most prolific authors in early American history provides information about women’s role as a housekeeper in early America as well as advice, recipes, and lofty aspirations regarding proper…
Published in Philadelphia in 1857, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by the editor of the most influential American magazine of the 19th century, Godey’s Lady’s Book, provides information about preserving health through a frugal mind-set with recipes that focus on both taste and health. Mrs. Hale’s New Cook Book was written by…
Published in Dansville, New York in 1872, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by the wife of a respected physician is one of the earliest vegetarian cookbooks and provides insight into the health reform movement that swept the country in the 19th century. Once life and culture had stabilized in the 19th century…
Published in Springfield, Illinois, in 1871, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection is a comprehensive collection of hundreds of recipes and household advice compiled from local Midwestern customs and traditions. Mrs. Owens of Springfield had the enthusiastic support of her neighbors in compiling her cookbook—it includes a list of their names endorsing her…