This book has been referred to as "ground-breaking" in its approach to 19th century life because it explores facets of life not previously discussed. The 19th century woman was as likely to participate in these many activities as her male counterpart, and socioeconomic status did little to discourage the working class American family from taking an annual vacation like their wealthier neighbors....

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Victoria's Home Companion, Or The Whole Art of Cooking:

Victoria Rumble’s collection of historical recipes and domestic history is a personal one, developed out of her own passion for the topic, and she provides not only cookable recipes but a historical context to illuminate them.  These are not particularly ethnic or regional recipes, but the nineteenth century American recipes common at the time.  Rumble has chosen representative recipes that have appeared in print on a regular basis in popular ladies magazines like Godey’s Ladies Book and Arthur’s Home Companion.....

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