Quite scarce. " A guide to the accomplishment of the home work in all its various departments, and the supplying of the home wants of the families of our land". The successor to "The Successful Housekeeper". From publisher's preface: "Rigidly economical, thoroughly practical, with short but plain directions, and nothing put into it simply to fill up." 41 black and white illustrations. 37 chapters on cooking and food preparation including meats, fish, dairy,vegetables, breads, game, creams and custards, sauces and catsups, ice creams, ices and frozen desserts, cakes and confections, etc. Other chapters include the dining room, folding napkins, "our little ones", receptions and entertainments, laundry recipes, toilet recipes, furniture and woodwork, diseases and home remedies, care of bird and aquaria, flower culture, miscellaneous recipes and chemical nomenclature.