The Housekeeper's Instructor ; or, Universal Family Cook : Being an ample and clear display of the art of cookery in all its various branches

William Augustus Henderson

Published by J. Stratford, London, 1807

About this Item

First published in 1791, William Augustus Henderson?s The housekeeper's instructor ; or, Universal family cook reached numerous editions in Georgian England; this is the fourteenth edition, printed in London by J. Stratford in 1807. The volume contains directions for preparing meats, fish, soups, sauces, and pastries, written in a practical narrative style. Eleven engraved plates and an engraved frontispiece depict carving techniques and table arrangements. Good, full leather with original boards and a professionally renewed leather spine; binding secure, light spotting and age toning, text complete with 11 plates and engraved frontispiece. (8vo), single volume. Collation: 448, [16] pp. Illustrations: 11 engraved plates plus engraved frontispiece. Fourteenth edition, 1807. #50112. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Seller Inventory # 50112

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Housekeeper's Instructor ; or, Universal Family Cook : Being an ample and clear display of the art of cookery in all its various branches
• Publisher: J. Stratford, London
• Publication Date: 1807
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good