University of Michigan
Making of America: Educational Reminiscences and Suggestions
Catharine E. Beecher discusses the education of women and other pertinent topics of her day in this 1874 treatise. Browse or search this full text of her "Educational Reminiscences and Suggestions," published in 1874.
University of Michigan
Making of America: Miss Beecher's Housekeeper and Healthkeeper
This is the full text of Catherine Beecher's 1873 book of Victorian homemaker's advice, including hundreds of recipes.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: American Woman's Home by Beecher and Stowe
The complete text of this literary work is available to download or read online in multiple digital formats.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Catharine Beecher
Catharine Esther Beecher was a nineteenth century teacher and writer who promoted equal access to education for women.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Cult of Domesticity: Catharine E. Beecher
A chapter from Catherine Beecher's book, "A Treatise on Domestic Economy for the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School." Read how it contributes to the understanding of the American identity.
Columbia University
Treatise on Domestic Economy: The Peculiar Responsibilities of American Women
Text of the first chapter of Catharine Beecher's 1841 "Treatise on Domestic Economy, a best-seller of its time, which tries to reconcile women's position in society with Christian and democratic values.
History Tools
History Tools: Catharine Beecher on Abolitionism & Duties of Amer Females [Pdf]
Primary source material excerpted from essay by Catharine Beecher on the appropriate ways for women to influence and be involved in society.
City University of New York
Baruch College: An American Family: The Beecher Tradition: Catharine Beecher
At this site from Baruch College, you can learn about Catherine Beecher and her career as an educator. This article discusses her beliefs as well as the "cult of domesticity" which prevailed during her time.