Foods and Household Management: A Textbook of the Household Arts

The book is in good condition, with a strong binding and clean pages. The cover shows some wear, particularly at the edges and corners, but remains intact. There is no dust jacket. The book includes inscriptions on the inside cover, which add a unique historical element. Overall, it is well-preserved considering its age.

"Foods and Household Management: A Textbook of the Household Arts" by Helen Kinne and Anna M. Cooley is a comprehensive guide to household arts, published by The Macmillan Company in New York in 1923. This edition offers insights into early 20th-century home economics, providing valuable historical context on domestic science education. Kinne and Cooley, both educators at the Teachers College, Columbia University, bring their expertise to this detailed examination of food management and household efficiency. Although this copy lacks a dust jacket, its sturdy binding and clear text make it a valuable resource for collectors and historians interested in domestic life. The book includes inscriptions, adding a personal historical touch. This edition is an intriguing find for those interested in the evolution of household management practices.