New edition of an old edition

decided to start doing the "under the stairs! where there lots of all sorts accumulate.gosh how we save things! this book is dates 1861.. fascinating duties of parlour maid. how to carve a sheeps head..medicines. recipes . everything we need to know for the well run household

[Dave Morris]

Still using it?

[Brennie B]

@daveymo
has got some great stuff in. i look at now and then... some really useful stuff in there

[FBailey]

Sounds fascinating!

[Jclaireyp]

Fascinating! What a lovely old book.

[Heather]

How wonderful! I googled Mrs. Beeton and was surprised to see what a prolific author she was, on all things domestic. Your edition may be quite valuable.

[Claudia B]

I once had an old one of these - what a great close up of the spine, and yes I agree the recipes and guidelines are really fascinating.

[Louise]

I bet this is really interesting to dip into. I love old books, I have quite a few myself!

[Shirley B]

Lovely, and looks in good condition.

[Beryl Lloyd]

I remember being interested in this at home -- I wonder what happened to it !!

[Renee]

I've heard of the book! Never actually read or seen it. Times sure have changed!

[Casablanca]

Excellent! When I need to carve a sheep's head I will pop over here and ask your advice ;) What a fabulous find, I love the texture of the binding and can almost smell the paper.......

[docuphotojeff]

Henley's book of formulas was another great one.
it's amazing what we find in attics and under our stairs.

[Chris K]

what a treasure. Hope youre keeping it. I think it should be on display somewhere

[Carole Sandford]

I love things like this, can be very humourus these days !

[Sue Cooper]

You'll learn all sorts of useful stuff Brennie. What a great find.

[Brennie B]

@susiemc .it's fascinating what is in it !..I'll keep you informed !

[Brennie B]

@fbailey @jclaireyp @hvansteenburgh @claudiajbee @boatman137 @carole_sandford @stillmoments33 @casablanca
Thanks all..I'll keep you all informed of interesting and funny/logical stuff in this !,

[Brennie B]

@cruiserits now on my dresser!