Food Study

The book is in good condition with a sturdy binding and no dust jacket. The cover shows some wear consistent with its age, and there is a handwritten inscription on the title page. The pages are clean and free of significant marks or tears, making it a solid addition to any collection focusing on educational history or home economics.

"Food Study" by Mabel Thacher Wellman, published by Little, Brown, and Company in Boston in 1920, is a notable textbook in home economics designed for high school education. Wellman, an associate professor and head of the department of home economics at Indiana University, provides a comprehensive guide to the study of food, nutrition, and its role in daily life. This 1920 edition reflects early 20th-century educational approaches to home economics, making it a valuable resource for historians and educators interested in the evolution of this field. The book's subject matter includes practical food study and its application in high school curricula. The hardcover is in good condition, though it lacks a dust jacket, and features an inscription, adding a personal historical touch to this copy.