Esther Allen Howland | |
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| Born | Esther Allen July 13, 1801 |
| Died | April 14, 1860 (aged 58) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Spouse | Southworth Allen Howland |
| Children | Esther Allen Howland Charles, Edward, William |
| Parent(s) | William Allen Betsey Barnes Allen |
Esther Allen Howland (1801–1860) was the Massachusetts writer of The New England Economical Housekeeper, and Family Receipt Book. The regional cookbook contained recipes, money-saving advice and medical remedies. First published in 1844 by her husband, the book was enlarged and remained in print into the 1870s.