A Little Candy Book for a Little Girl by Mrs. Amy Harlow Waterman
"A Little Candy Book for a Little Girl" by Mrs. Amy L. Waterman is a charming instructional guide aimed at young girls, written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on candy-making, providing simple and delightful recipes that encourage young readers to engage in practical kitchen skills. At its heart is Betsey Bobbitt, a spirited little girl who aspires to learn the art of candy-making, taking readers through her journey of
creativity and discovery in the kitchen alongside her mother. The opening of the book introduces Betsey Bobbitt, a lively girl who is captivated by the idea of making her own candy instead of relying on store-bought options. While she grapples with the temptation of penny candy, her mother's guidance leads to a newfound passion for crafting sweet treats at home. The narrative paints a picture of a warm, nurturing relationship between Betsey and her mother, who equips her with the knowledge and skills to successfully create a variety of candies, starting with hard candies perfect for cooler weather. The beginning sets a delightful tone, promising a blend of culinary learning, childhood aspirations, and wholesome fun. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Waterman, Amy Harlow (Lane), Mrs., 1873- |
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| Illustrator | O'Brien, Harriet |
| LoC No. | 18012473 |
| Title | A Little Candy Book for a Little Girl |
| Contents | Preface -- Cool weather candies -- Popcorn goodies -- Fudge -- Caramels -- Cream candies: uncooked -- Stuffed dainties -- Cream candies: cooked -- Salted nuts -- Betsey's party -- Appendix: recipes endorsed by the United States Food Administration. |
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Produced by Emmy, Dianna Adair and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Confectionery |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44847 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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