The ladies cabinet enlarged and opened : containing many rare secrets and rich ornaments, of several kindes, and different uses. Comprized under three general heads. Viz. of 1. Preserving, conserving, candying, &c. 2. Physick and chirurgery. 3. Cookery and houswifery. Whereunto is added, sundry experiments and choice extractions of waters, oyls, &c. Collected and practised; by the late right honorable and learned chymist, the Lord Ruthuen.

An early example of a plain-speaking manual dealing with cookery, housewifery, and medical matters, including advice on childbirth and women's ailments.