Assembled from vintage issues of Peterson's Magazine, a popular nineteenth-century "ladies" periodical that premiered in 1842, here is an authentic gallery of Civil War-era clothing patterns for women, children, and men. The author of many books on historic fashion, Seleshanko has compiled this new, original volume of wonderfully usable antique garment designs to delight costume designers, historians, Civil War reconstructionists, and antiques collectors alike
During the 1860s, the Civil War left Americans with shortages of all kinds -- including clothing resources....

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Become a dandelion hunter 148 dandelion recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and even dessert

What if someone told you one of the world's most nutritious foods is also tasty, can be cooked many different ways, is easy to find, and is totally free? I know what I'd do: I'd run out and grab some Well, the good news is, there is such a food: Dandelions. Yes, those pesky weeds with bright yellow flowers you've grown up thinking are the enemy of perfect lawns are actually food - brought to North America by immigrants who knew how valuable they are....

From scratch pie really is "Easy As Pie " This collection features favorite types of pies all in one easy to use cookbook - plus it offers expert tips for making them healthier. (Yes, pie for breakfast may actually be healthier than boxed cereal ) You'll also discover: * Recipes for four different types of crusts - including gluten free * 45 from scratch pie recipes, including cream pies, fruit pies, nut pies, vegetable pies, and more. You'll learn: * Tips for easy, no fail pie crusts. * How to successfully make meringue. * How "cutting in" ingredients makes the difference between a tender,...

An Amazon bestseller by a #1 Bestselling Author New, second edition, with even more delicious recipes. You know it's true: For optimal health you need to eat your vegetables. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control say 1/2 of every plate of food you eat should be covered with veggies. And did you know that eating produce when it's naturally in season makes those veggies even more nutritious? Sadly, however, it's not easy to find quick, easy, delicious vegetable recipes. That why A Vegetable for Every Season Cookbook: Easy & Delicious Vegetable Recipes is such an excellent resource. Whether...