Der Beruf der Jungfrau by Henriette Davidis Leipzig 1876

Der Beruf der Jungfrau by Henriette Davidis Leipzig 1876 ILS-K 105

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(Good condition  - gilt front board - softened & slightly frayed head & tail on spine - small ink stain on front board at bottom - bumped corners) Authorized to Anna Rottger 1892
Henriette Davidis (March 1, 1801 – April 3, 1876) is the most famous classic cookbook author in Germany, and the German cuisine culture is decisively marked by her contributions. Additionally, in her work Die Hausfrau she also discussed other areas of household management, from bookkeeping to animal husbandry -  Practical guidance for independent and economical management of the budget, a dowry for young women to promote domestic prosperity and family happiness. This book was a comprehensive financial adviser and completed the education program for the housewife. From today's perspective, it shares excellent insight into the middle-class residential and corporate culture of the 19th Century because Henriette Davidis not only describes in detail, how to set up such as a house, but also detailed reasons that  serve the purpose for a particular facility. Besides furnishing questions and activities in the house dedicated to the author and the relationship between a housewife and servants.