The Chemistry of Cooking and Cleaning: A Manual for Housekeepers
A slim, attractive volume from Ellen Henrietta Swallow Richards, the first woman to attend an American technical school, doing so at MIT, and the first American woman to receive a degree in chemistry. She was a torch-bearing advocate for the educational liberation of women, focusing on empowering women within the home. She is was the first president of the American Home Economics Association.
Boston: Estes and Lauriat, 1882. First Edition [Bitting 396]. Publisher's Decorative Dark Teal Cloth, Black and Gilt Detailing, Olive Floral Endpapers. A Near Fine Book without a Dust Jacket. Rubbing to corners, tail and crown. Light sunning and dust soiling to cloth. Text block a bit toned with light dust soiling. Text is unmarked. Binding is tight and square. Hardcover. 12mo. [x], 90pp. Near Fine. Item #1724
Price: $250.00