💬 What our editors say about Lydia Maria Child's books
“This edition presents Lydia Maria Child’s 1838 manual as a practical guide to frugal living rather than a gourmet cookbook. While the contents are historically significant, offering recipes for jellies and remedies alongside…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on The American Frugal Housewife
“This edition serves as a fascinating artifact for historians and enthusiasts of American domestic life rather than a modern instructional guide. Its value lies in its historical authenticity and Lydia Maria Child’s controversial,…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on The American Frugal Housewife: Dedicated to those who are not ashamed of economy.
📋 Editions by Lydia Maria Child in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frugal Housewife: Dedicated to Those Who Are Not Ashamed of | 2013 | Andrews McMeel Publishing | — | 9781449431709 |
| The American Frugal Housewife | 1999 | Dover Publications | — | 9780486408408 |
| The American Frugal Housewife | 2006 | Vintage Cookery Books | — | 9781406795387 |
| The American Frugal Housewife: Dedicated to those who are not as | 2017 | Prepper Press | — | 9781939473530 |
❓ Lydia Maria Child: frequently asked
How many books by Lydia Maria Child are in the catalog?
We carry 4 books by Lydia Maria Child, all available to order with fast US shipping.
Which book by Lydia Maria Child should I read first?
Start with “The Frugal Housewife: Dedicated to Those Who Are Not Ashamed of Economy”. The rest of the shelf is on this page.
How much do books by Lydia Maria Child cost?
Books by this author run $6–$22. Current price and availability are shown next to each title.
