A cookbook written in 1683 advises single women that the key to finding a man is 'the advice of sober friends', 'two ounces of the feare of God' and 'two ounces of consideration'.
The book, written by bride-to-be Margaret Savile who was around 15 years old when she penned it, has been loaned to the University of Leeds and will soon be made available online.
As well as culinary recipes and advice on landing a husband, the book contains information about washing clothes and creating perfume.
Yet despite her tender years the teenager appeared to be confident about how a happy marriage could come about.
Researchers believe the book acted as sort of a guide for Miss Savile as she prepared for married life.
'Take 2 ounces of the feare of god. 1 ounce of Consideration': 17th century bride-to-be creates her recipe for a happy marriage - and plenty of 'estate' is a must
The 1683 cookbook contains both medicinal and culinary recipes
It was written by bride-to-be Margaret Savile, who was about 15 years old
There are detailed instructions of 'how to get a good husband'
By Kate Samuelson For Mailonline
25 May 2016
Daily Mail
A cookbook written in 1683 advises single women that the key to finding a man is 'the advice of sober friends', 'two ounces of the feare of God' and 'two ounces of consideration'.
The book, written by bride-to-be Margaret Savile who was around 15 years old when she penned it, has been loaned to the University of Leeds and will soon be made available online.
As well as culinary recipes and advice on landing a husband, the book contains information about washing clothes and creating perfume.
A cookbook written in 1683 advises single women that the key to finding a man is 'the advice of sober friends', 'two ounces of the feare of God' and 'two ounces of consideration'
Yet despite her tender years the teenager appeared to be confident about how a happy marriage could come about.
Researchers believe the book acted as sort of a guide for Miss Savile as she prepared for married life.
She advises singletons that when choosing a partner they should not just look for a husband, but also a friend.
The recipe for romance reads: 'Take 2 ounces of the feare of god. 2 ounce of Consideration; halfe an ounce of the advice of Sober friends, and mingle all these together then adde fancie of the person a good quantity.
The book, written by bride-to-be Margaret Savile who was around around 15 years old at the time, has been loaned to the University of Leeds and will soon be made available online
'Suitableness of disposition in like quantity. And of Estate as much as you can get.
'This with contentment will make a happie union.
'And unto the Receipt give me leave to add this advice:
'Thinke not your selfe wiser then all your predecessours for marriage is an ordinance of god, and intended for all good natures; never thinke to have a man without faults.
'Seeing that you are soe ingenious and humble as to confess your selfe not to be without Infirmityes: choose a man of those many that are your servants, one whom you can truly confide in, as a Husband and a friend.
The book is part of The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society Collection (YAHS), described as probably the largest single resource for research on Yorkshire's past outside the British Library
'Then resolve for this: know that a single life is attended with Mallonchollyes, and a hopeless repentance: as we are sensitive creatures mutuall solaice and Posterity are things not a little desireable. Stay not until thy last prayers, Lest you Espouse an Inconveniency.'
Unfortunately, Miss Savile is thought to have died before she finished the book - which is believed to have been completed by her future husband.
The book is part of The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society Collection (YAHS), described as probably the largest single resource for research on Yorkshire's past outside the British Library.
This collection has been entrusted to the University of Leeds' Special Collections on long-term loan. Pictured: Letters patent of Queen Elizabeth I from the collection of the Slingsby family of Scriven, near Knaresborough
This collection has been entrusted to the University's Special Collections on long-term loan and contains items dating from the 12th century among its 45,000-plus works.
The archive, which is being made available online, fills more than a third of a mile of University of Leeds' library shelves.
Other significant items include a document that signalled the end of the Battle of Waterloo, in the Duke of Leeds Collection, and letters patent of Queen Elizabeth I, adorned with a coloured portrait of the monarch and with the Queen's seal still attached by silver cords.
A register of deaths of prisoners in York Castle, which records the execution of notorious Dick Turpin at Tyburn in 1739. He is listed by his alias John Palmer as well as his given name, 'Richard Turpin, the Notorious Highwayman and Horse Stealer'
An illustration that forms part of the collection that is being gradually released to the public in stages, with the first items now available to view. Pictured: Detail from a 17th century volume of arms belonging to the Horsley family of York
University Librarian Dr Stella Butler said: 'This is an important moment for both organisations, representing a strong partnership which will safeguard historical material of international importance.
'It is an impressive collection of manuscript and printed material built up by the Society over more than 150 years and it has a broad appeal to researchers in many areas of history, providing a rich and varied resource for local, family, architectural, economic, social, religious and landscape history.
'We are honoured to be custodians of it on behalf of the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society.'
The collection is being gradually released to the public in stages, with the first items now available to view.
University Librarian Dr Stella Butler said: 'This is an important moment for both organisations, representing a strong partnership which will safeguard historical material of international importance'. Pictured: A drawing from the collection
She added: 'It is an impressive collection of manuscript and printed material built up by the Society over more than 150 years'. Pictured: Another drawing that forms part of the collection
The book, written by bride-to-be Margaret Savile who was around 15 years old when she penned it, has been loaned to the University of Leeds and will soon be made available online.
As well as culinary recipes and advice on landing a husband, the book contains information about washing clothes and creating perfume.
Yet despite her tender years the teenager appeared to be confident about how a happy marriage could come about.
Researchers believe the book acted as sort of a guide for Miss Savile as she prepared for married life.
'Take 2 ounces of the feare of god. 1 ounce of Consideration': 17th century bride-to-be creates her recipe for a happy marriage - and plenty of 'estate' is a must
The 1683 cookbook contains both medicinal and culinary recipes
It was written by bride-to-be Margaret Savile, who was about 15 years old
There are detailed instructions of 'how to get a good husband'
By Kate Samuelson For Mailonline
25 May 2016
Daily Mail
A cookbook written in 1683 advises single women that the key to finding a man is 'the advice of sober friends', 'two ounces of the feare of God' and 'two ounces of consideration'.
The book, written by bride-to-be Margaret Savile who was around 15 years old when she penned it, has been loaned to the University of Leeds and will soon be made available online.
As well as culinary recipes and advice on landing a husband, the book contains information about washing clothes and creating perfume.
A cookbook written in 1683 advises single women that the key to finding a man is 'the advice of sober friends', 'two ounces of the feare of God' and 'two ounces of consideration'
Yet despite her tender years the teenager appeared to be confident about how a happy marriage could come about.
Researchers believe the book acted as sort of a guide for Miss Savile as she prepared for married life.
She advises singletons that when choosing a partner they should not just look for a husband, but also a friend.
The recipe for romance reads: 'Take 2 ounces of the feare of god. 2 ounce of Consideration; halfe an ounce of the advice of Sober friends, and mingle all these together then adde fancie of the person a good quantity.
The book, written by bride-to-be Margaret Savile who was around around 15 years old at the time, has been loaned to the University of Leeds and will soon be made available online
'Suitableness of disposition in like quantity. And of Estate as much as you can get.
'This with contentment will make a happie union.
'And unto the Receipt give me leave to add this advice:
'Thinke not your selfe wiser then all your predecessours for marriage is an ordinance of god, and intended for all good natures; never thinke to have a man without faults.
'Seeing that you are soe ingenious and humble as to confess your selfe not to be without Infirmityes: choose a man of those many that are your servants, one whom you can truly confide in, as a Husband and a friend.
The book is part of The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society Collection (YAHS), described as probably the largest single resource for research on Yorkshire's past outside the British Library
'Then resolve for this: know that a single life is attended with Mallonchollyes, and a hopeless repentance: as we are sensitive creatures mutuall solaice and Posterity are things not a little desireable. Stay not until thy last prayers, Lest you Espouse an Inconveniency.'
Unfortunately, Miss Savile is thought to have died before she finished the book - which is believed to have been completed by her future husband.
The book is part of The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society Collection (YAHS), described as probably the largest single resource for research on Yorkshire's past outside the British Library.
This collection has been entrusted to the University of Leeds' Special Collections on long-term loan. Pictured: Letters patent of Queen Elizabeth I from the collection of the Slingsby family of Scriven, near Knaresborough
This collection has been entrusted to the University's Special Collections on long-term loan and contains items dating from the 12th century among its 45,000-plus works.
The archive, which is being made available online, fills more than a third of a mile of University of Leeds' library shelves.
Other significant items include a document that signalled the end of the Battle of Waterloo, in the Duke of Leeds Collection, and letters patent of Queen Elizabeth I, adorned with a coloured portrait of the monarch and with the Queen's seal still attached by silver cords.
A register of deaths of prisoners in York Castle, which records the execution of notorious Dick Turpin at Tyburn in 1739. He is listed by his alias John Palmer as well as his given name, 'Richard Turpin, the Notorious Highwayman and Horse Stealer'
An illustration that forms part of the collection that is being gradually released to the public in stages, with the first items now available to view. Pictured: Detail from a 17th century volume of arms belonging to the Horsley family of York
University Librarian Dr Stella Butler said: 'This is an important moment for both organisations, representing a strong partnership which will safeguard historical material of international importance.
'It is an impressive collection of manuscript and printed material built up by the Society over more than 150 years and it has a broad appeal to researchers in many areas of history, providing a rich and varied resource for local, family, architectural, economic, social, religious and landscape history.
'We are honoured to be custodians of it on behalf of the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society.'
The collection is being gradually released to the public in stages, with the first items now available to view.
University Librarian Dr Stella Butler said: 'This is an important moment for both organisations, representing a strong partnership which will safeguard historical material of international importance'. Pictured: A drawing from the collection
She added: 'It is an impressive collection of manuscript and printed material built up by the Society over more than 150 years'. Pictured: Another drawing that forms part of the collection