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Beeton, Mrs
     
Beeton, Mrs
(1836-65) a British woman who wrote a book called The Book of Household Management, which was very popular during the 19th and early 20th century. The book gives recipes (=instructions for cooking particular dishes), and also gives advice about managing a home.
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