The Housekeeper's Instructor; or, Universal Family Cook.

An early nineteenth-century edition of W. A. Henderson's best-selling cookery book, revised and updated by Jacob Christopher Schnebbelie. The seventeenth edition of this work, which was first published in 1791.Bound in modern cloth.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, and eleven further plates, two of which are folding.Collated, complete.This popular Georgian cookery work aimed to provide practical culinary instruction to middle-class households, and includes an extensive range of recipes for soups, meats, fish, pies, puddings, and sauces, along with guidance on pickling, preserving, and distilling.The work of William Augustus Henderson, updated and revised by Jacob Christopher Schnebbelie.Rebound, with front endpaper retained.With an sixteen page publisher's catalogue to the rear.The recipes reflect contemporary tastes and the increasing influence of global trade on British cuisine.Ink notation to title page "Alice Parkinson Mitton to be given to Priscilla Thoneber at my death". Bound in modern cloth. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing to joints and extremities, and the odd mark. Front endpaper retained and rear renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Minor age toning and the odd light spot or handling mark to pages. Ink notation to title page. Very Good. …