Facsimile reprint of 1st bound edition: London: S.O.Beeton,1861.
"comprising information for the mistress, housekeeper, cook, kitchen-maid, butler, footman, coachman, valet, upper and under house-maids, lady's maid, maid-of-all-work, laundry-maid, nurse and nurse-maid, monthly, wet, and sick nurses, etc. etc.; also sanitary, medical, & legal memoranda; with a history of the origin, properties, and uses of all things connected with home life and comfort.".