Synopsis
The Market Assistant: Containing A Brief Description Of Every Article Of Human Food Sold In The Public Markets Of The Cities Of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, And Brooklyn; Including The Various Domestic And Wild Animals, Poultry, Game, Fish, Vegetables, Fruits &C., &C. With Many Curious is a compact 1867 guide to feeding the city, blending practical market knowledge with culinary lore. It treats public markets as the central source of food and aims to help households know what to eat, how to buy, judge quality, and prepare a wide range of meats and related foods. The work surveys market life, consumer wisdom, and the ethics of weights, measures, extortion, and truthful advertising, offering guidance on prudent buying practices. It also explores dietary ideas—from mixed animal–vegetable diets to how climate, aging, and fat distribution influence flavor and nutrition—while detailing domestic animals and meat anatomy, curing and preservation methods, kosher and game meat, and historical market traditions. Rich in illustrations of market culture and practical notes, it functions as a comprehensive reference for shoppers, cooks, and market-goers, situating 19th-century urban food networks within a broader historical and culinary context.
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