Beeton's Book of Needlework

Isabella Mary Beeton (ne Mayson; 1836-1865), universally known as Mrs. Beeton, was the principal author of Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management and is the most famous cookery writer in British history. On a visit to London, she was introduced to Samuel Orchard Beeton, a publisher of books and popular magazines, whom she married on 10 July 1856. She began to write articles on cooking and household management for her husband's publications. In 1859-1861, she wrote a monthly supplement to The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine. In October 1861, the supplements were published as a single volume, The Book of Household Management. She also wrote Beeton's Book of Needlework, which consists of descriptions and instructions on needleworkBeeton, Isabella is the author of 'Beeton's Book of Needlework', published 2007 under ISBN 9781406537390 and ISBN 140653739X.