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Eliza Leslie (1787–1858)
Leslie, Eliza. An American prose-writer; born in Philadelphia, Nov. 16, 1787; died in Gloucester, NJ, Jan. 2, 1858. Her father was a personal friend of Franklin, Jefferson, and other eminent men of his time. Her first successful work was a cookery book; she afterward adopted literature as a profession, and edited The Gift, which attained great popularity. Her published works include: ‘Pencil Sketches’ (1833–37); ‘House Book’ (1840); ‘Ladies’ Receipt Book’ (1848); and ‘Behaviour Book’ (1853).