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Previously published in parts, it initially and briefly bore the title beetons book of household management, as one of the series of guidebooks. Mrs beetons book of household management abridged edition. Beetons book of household management beeton, isabella on. Previously published in parts, it initially and briefly bore the title beeton s book of household management, as one of the series of guide books. Mrs beetons book of household management wikipedia. The book best known as mrs beetons book of household management, also published as mrs beetons cookery book, is an extensive guide to running a household in victorian britain, edited by isabella beeton and first published as a book in 1861. It was a huge success, and has remained in print ever since. Beetons book of household management is a volume of insight and common sense. For over 100 years, oxford worlds classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. To be sure, the real beating heart of the book of household management is the plain supper for 6, as hughes notes, with the elaborate ball suppers for 60.