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

"The English Housekeeper: Or, Manual of Domestic Management" by Anne Cobbett is a handbook from the 1800's meant to help young women become skilled housekeepers. This book gives advice on how to run a home smoothly, with details on everything from managing the kitchen to keeping the pantry well-stocked. Cobbett stresses how important it is for women to know the ins and outs of managing a home, especially because many young women weren't being taught these skills at the time. The book starts with the author’s belief that book smarts are not enough, and that young ladies also need down-to-earth, homemaking knowledge to succeed in their roles. She covers a range of topics like managing money and cooking, arguing that these skills are being forgotten but are incredibly valuable for women in charge of their own households.