First published in 1828, Lydia Maria Child's The American Frugal Housewife was an extremely popular nineteenth-century manual for homemakers. Interesting recipes and remedies, advice on parenting and the myriad responsibilities of housekeeping are all put forth in straightforward, no-nonsense, Yankee prose. From 1832-1845, this popular book went through thirty-two editions.

"The American Frugal Housewife" (1829) is a domestic manual by Lydia Maria Child.The book is an interesting read, both for amusement and for historical insight, as well as for practical tips.