The House-Keeper's Guide and Indian Doctor

1851, and one small book promises ice creams, perfumery, soap, furniture polish, a complete system of doctoring — and model letters for every occasion.

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2 recipes in this part of The House-Keeper's Guide and Indian Doctor.

Essence of Lemon

Turn gradually two ounces of strong rectified spirit on a drachm of the best oil of lemons. But the best way of obtaining the essence of…

Eau de Cologne

This popular perfume may be made as follows: Take rectified spirits of wine six pints, spirits of rosemary one pint and three-fourths, eau…

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