author

Frederick B. (Frederick Bartlett) Goddard

b. 1834

A practical 19th-century writer, this author turned everyday concerns into useful books—from choosing groceries wisely to weighing opportunities in the American West. His work offers a lively glimpse of how ordinary readers once learned about business, household buying, and migration.

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Grocers' Goods

Grocers' Goods

by Frederick B. (Frederick Bartlett) Goddard

About the author

Frederick B. Goddard, also listed as Frederick Bartlett Goddard, was an American author born in 1834. Surviving catalog and archival records connect him with practical nonfiction rather than fiction, and his books were aimed at general readers looking for usable advice.

He is best known for Where to Emigrate and Why (1869), a detailed guide to settlement opportunities in the West and South, and for Grocers' Goods (1888), a household guide to buying everyday food and store items. Records also attribute Giving and Getting Credit to him, showing the same interest in clear, practical guidance for business and daily life.

Although biographical details about his life are limited in the sources I could confirm, the books attached to his name suggest a writer interested in helping readers make informed choices about money, trade, and opportunity in a fast-changing America. A memorial record identifies him as Frederick Bartlett Goddard (1834–1910).