Dictionnaire des Plantes Alimentaires, qui peuvent servir de nourriture et de boisson aux différens peuples de la terre. Contenant les noms triviaux Latins et Français de ces memes Plantes, les pays ou croissent les exotiques, la methode de les preparer en Pain, Pates, Patisserie, Vermicels, Potages, Conserves, Confitures, Ratafias, Liqueurs, et generalement de quelques manieres qu'elles puissent s'employer

Buc'hoz Pierre Joseph

Published by Samson, Paris, 1803

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2 volumes in contemporary half calf, hinges cracked, boards a little loose. Old owner stamps to title pages, endpapers discolored, otherwise unmarked internally. Interleaved with blanks for making notes but none have been used. The second volume is preparations. (vi), 257pp (not including blanks); 398pp. Cagle 108 (Orig. 1771 ed.) An expansion of Buc'hoz's 1771 Manuel Alimentaire, it provides good early information and a list of new world ingredients like potatoes, chili peppers, and tomatoes: "Although the fruit of this plant is fetid, it begins to nevertheless be eaten; one eats it like a cucumber." Size: 8vo (octavo). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Science & Technology. Inventory No: CAT000106. Seller Inventory # CAT000106

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dictionnaire des Plantes Alimentaires, qui ...

Publisher: Samson, Paris

Publication Date: 1803

Binding: Hardcover (Half Leather)

Condition: Good Condition