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The homemakers offers an accessible look at the production of four essential goods—candles, soap, brooms, and cider—in colonial times. It examines the techniques, tools, and social customs surrounding these everyday staples, providing historical context for young readers interested in early American home life and handicraft.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies
Authors: Leonard Everett Fisher
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