Ten Dollars Enough: Keeping House Well on Ten Dollars a Week How It Has Been Done; How It May Be Done Again

"Ten Dollars Enough: Keeping House Well on Ten Dollars a Week" by Catherine Owen is a guide from the 1800s that tells about a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bishop, and their big plan to run their home without spending too much money. The story starts with the Bishops, who are tired of living in a boarding house and really want their own place where they can do things their way. Mrs. Bishop, whose first name is Molly, is super motivated, so she talks her husband, Harry, into trying to live on a small amount of money each week. The book is about how Molly figures out smart ways to cook, shop, and keep their house running smoothly, all while making sure they don't go over their budget. They face issues that highlight the need to make smart choices about money so they can improve the quality of their lives together.