Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million Containing Four Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-five Receipts, Facts, Directions, etc. in the Useful, Ornamental, and Domestic Arts

"Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million" by Sarah Josepha Buell Hale is a detailed handbook from the 1800s that acts as a rich source of household advice, from cooking and cleaning to health and etiquette, all considered crucial knowledge for women managing a home. The book begins by highlighting how important practical skills are for women to create a good home. It goes on to give detailed instructions on everything from how to prepare food to how to keep up one's appearance, showing all the different jobs women were expected to handle back then.