Project Gutenberg 2015-04-27 Public domain in the USA. 228 Harland, Marion 1830 1922 Terhune, Mary Virginia Hawes Hawes, Mary Virginia Terhune, Edward Payson, Mrs. Common Sense in the Household: A Manual of Practical Housewifery Produced by Emmy, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Common Sense in the Household: A Manual of Practical Housewifery" by Marion Harland is a practical guide written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on housewifery, particularly providing recipes and advice for housekeepers to manage their households efficiently. With a tone of camaraderie, Harland addresses her fellow housewives, offering insights born from personal experience, aiming to empower them in their domestic duties. The opening of the manual introduces the reader to the author's relatable approach, as she invites conversation and shares her own challenges as a housekeeper. Harland expresses the frustrations many women face regarding household management, suggesting that practical knowledge and skills in the kitchen are essential, regardless of educational background. Emphasizing common sense and methodical practice, she entertains the idea that while cooking may seem daunting, developing confidence and practical skills can lead to a rewarding and successful domestic life. The introductory section sets the stage for the collection of recipes and insights that will empower women to navigate their responsibilities with greater ease and expertise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Cooking, American TX Text Category: Cooking & Drinking Category: How To ... 1173717 2025-08-19T13:44:01.323990 text/html 1109959 2024-10-24T17:20:39 text/html 546747 2025-08-19T13:44:27.911885 application/epub+zip 541044 2025-08-19T13:44:06.880947 application/epub+zip 457645 2025-08-19T13:44:04.112021 application/epub+zip 964978 2025-08-19T13:44:40.072789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 915060 2025-08-19T13:44:23.448878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 832671 2022-09-22T07:04:10.478536 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 928229 2025-08-19T13:43:57.169065 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 908139 2024-10-24T17:20:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16336 2025-08-19T13:44:40.252777 application/rdf+xml 22196 2025-08-19T13:44:04.325989 image/jpeg 2574 2025-08-19T13:44:04.221991 image/jpeg 468777 2025-08-19T13:44:01.410968 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia