Juliet Corson (1842-1897) was a pioneering cooking instructor and cookbook author of the late nineteenth century. Greatly affected by the plight of the working poor, she recognized the difficulty of providing one’s family with proper nutrition on a strict budget. Corson devoted herself to the study of cooking, developing recipes that were both inexpensive and healthy. Pictured above is a copy of Corson’s Cooking Manual of Practical Directions for Economical Everyday Cooking, in which she declares “This book is intended for the use of those housekeepers and cooks who wish to know how to make the most wholesome and palatable dishes at the least possible cost.” Click the image to expand.