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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part…

A Shilling Cookery for the People - Embracing an entirely new system of plain cookery and domestic economy is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1860. Hansebooks…

Alexis Soyer (1810-58) was perhaps the first celebrity chef. A flamboyant, larger-than-life figure, he nonetheless took his profession very seriously. This work, first published in 1849, conceived as a dialogue…

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1851 Edition. Comprising Nearly One Thousand Receipts For The Economic And Judicious Preparation Of Every Meal Of The Day.

First published in 1847, this cookbook was originally written for the benefit of the poor. Soyer, a French chef who worked in London, hoped to teach people how to cook…

Alexis Soyer's Modern Housewife is a seminal cookbook and household manual that offers a treasure trove of recipes, advice, and tips for domestic management. First published in 1850, it was…