The Cook's Oracle; Containing Receipts for Plain Cookery on the Most Economical Plan for Private Families, Also the Art of Composing the Most Simple and Highly Finished Broths, Gravies, Soups, Sauces, Store Sauces.

Kitchiner, William

Published by Munroe and Francis, Boston, 1822

About this Item

Small Octavo. 380 pages, which has an engraving on p. 360 and an Appendix added by the American publisher. Dr. Kitchiner was considered "the most famous medical cook". DNB notes: It was an acknowledged source of inspiration for Mrs Beeton, and was mined by the writers of other household guides. The North American Review noted it had just arrived in January 1823 when the Mannings desired in the same month to secure a copy. Bound in contemporary calf, red morocco spine label gilt, light scattered foxing, a very handsome copy without names or bookplates. Seller Inventory # 029135

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Cook's Oracle; Containing Receipts for ...

Publisher: Munroe and Francis, Boston

Publication Date: 1822

Edition: First American Edition.