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M. R. L. (Maud Russell Lorraine) Sharpe
1867–1949
A Boston socialite turned outspoken animal-rights and vegetarian advocate, she wrote one of the early popular American cookbooks devoted entirely to meatless dishes. Her work blends practical recipes with a strong moral argument for kinder living.
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The Golden Rule Cook Book: Six hundred recipes for meatless dishes
by M. R. L. (Maud Russell Lorraine) Sharpe
About the author
Born in 1867, she was known as Maud Russell Lorraine Sharpe and later as Emarel Freshel. Reliable sources identify her as an American socialite, designer, and activist for animal rights and vegetarianism, and note that she often used the initials M. R. L. before adopting the name Emarel.
She is best remembered by readers for The Golden Rule Cook Book, a collection of hundreds of meatless recipes first published in the early 20th century. The book reflects both her interest in everyday cooking and her larger campaign to encourage vegetarian living.
Beyond her writing, she was associated with public advocacy against cruelty to animals and became a recognizable figure in reform-minded circles of her time. She died in 1949, leaving behind a body of work that connects food, ethics, and social activism.