Harriet Anne De Salis: 3 books

From the wintertime comforts of hot cocoa and mulled ale to the cool pleasures of lemon squash and mint julep, this handy guide provides a year-round supply of suggestions for both alcoholic and nonalcoholic refreshments. Written by a popular magazine columnist of the 19th century, these timeless...

This handy little guide will show you how to cook apricots and other fruits, how to keep birds and caterpillars away from your bushes, how to plant trees, and much more. Perfect for those new to cooking and gardening, this vintage manual from the 1890s abounds in easy-to-follow advice that's as solid...

What's the best way to protect vegetables from frost? How do you dry herbs and banish slugs? There's much to learn about making the most of your backyard vegetable garden, and this handy little guide is brimming with advice for novice gardeners. Written by a popular magazine columnist of the nineteenth...