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Anne Cobbett

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Anne Cobbett is best known for her work "The English Housekeeper: Or, Manual of Domestic Management," which serves as a comprehensive guide to household management. Aimed primarily at young ladies, the book offers practical advice on various aspects of domestic life, including the management of the pantry, kitchen, and dairy. Cobbett's writing reflects the social norms and expectations of her time, providing insights into the domestic responsibilities assigned to women in the 19th century. Her contributions to domestic literature highlight the importance of household management and the role of women in maintaining the home.

Books by This Author

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The English Housekeeper: Or, Manual of Domestic Management / Containing advice on the conduct of household affairs and practical instructions concerning the store-room, the pantry, the larder, the kitchen, the cellar, the dairy; the whole being intended for the use of young ladies who undertake the superintendence of their own housekeeping cover The English Housekeeper: Or, Manual of Domestic Management / Containing advice on the conduct of household affairs and practical instructions concerning the store-room, the pantry, the larder, the kitchen, the cellar, the dairy; the whole being intended for the use of young ladies who undertake the superintendence of their own housekeeping Anne Cobbett