Which Victorian author wrote the "Book of Household Management"?

We have a copy.

My mother depended upon this book all the time. Not now, but when I was young (87 now) it was a very well-known book. How times have changed! From being in my 20s it was Delia Smith I relied on.

Very impressive. Longest article here I’ve seen. It’s amazing how much of some people’s life skills might’ve completely come naturally.

Elfcounsel, I have a copy too...Does yours show you how it needs two maids to make a vacuum cleaner work??

Elfcounsel, everyone thinks Mrs. Beaton is an old woman - but she died in childbirth at age of 28...