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At the turn of the nineteenth century, Mary Randolph-- who was among Thomas Jefferson's extended family-- and her husband, US Marshall David Meade Randolph, were celebrated for their lavish hospitality. However, in 1802, Mr. Randolph was removed from office, precipitating a financial downturn....

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Main Author: Randolph, Mary, 1762-1828 (Author)
Other Authors: Hess, Karen (author of commentary.), Freeman, Debra (author of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Columbia, South Carolina : University of South Carolina Press, [2025]
Edition:200th anniversary edition.
Subjects:
Cooking > Virginia > History.
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword by Debra Freeman
  • Acknowledgements
  • Historical Notes and Commentaries on Mary Randolph's The Virginia House-wife by Karen Hess
  • The Facsimile of The Virginia House-wife
  • Appendixes.