The Efficient Kitchen

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ISBN: 9781025531687

Georgie Boynton Child

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Cookery, food & drink; Home & house maintenance; DIY: house maintenance manuals; Household hints

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""The Efficient Kitchen"" serves as a definitive guide to the scientific management of the domestic sphere. Written by Georgie Boynton Child of the Housekeeping Experiment Station, this work aims to transform the kitchen from a place of drudgery into a streamlined, modern workspace. The book provides practical advice on kitchen planning, the selection of labor-saving equipment, and the systematic organization of daily chores to maximize productivity and minimize waste.

Focusing on the principles of efficiency that were revolutionizing industry during the early 20th century, Child applies these concepts to the home, offering detailed instructions on everything from dishwashing and laundry to food preservation and fuel economy. Readers will find insightful discussions on the ideal layout for built-in cupboards, the benefits of specialized cooking utensils, and the importance of sanitation. ""The Efficient Kitchen"" is an essential resource for those interested in the history of domestic science, social history, and the evolution of home architecture and design.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Georgie Boynton Child
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 426g
ISBN: 9781025531687
ISBN 10: 102553168X
Pages: 302
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active