The Whole Body of Cookery Dissected, Taught, and fully manifested, Methodically, Artificially, and according to the best Tradition of the English, French, Italian, Dutch, &c. or, A Sympathy of all Varieties in Natural Compounds in that Mystery.

William Rabisha; Tom Jaine [Foreword]

Published by Prospect Books, Devon, 2003

A scarce first facsimile edition of Rabisha"s influential 1682 cookbook, with the original unclipped dust wrapper, faithfully reproducing one of the earliest professional chef-authored guides to 17th-century English cookery. In the publisher's original navy cloth binding, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. This is the first edition of the Prospect Books facsimile edition, faithfully reproducing the third surviving edition, printed in 1682.A rare and compelling facsimile of the 17th-century English cookbook by William Rabisha, this influential cookery book went through five editions in the years after its first publication. This work is one of the earliest culinary guides authored by a professional chef.William Rabisha was 'Master Cook to many honourable Families before and since the wars began'; 'His Broths, Pottages, to the taste and sight, would Esau-like, make some to sell their right'. The work includes preparations for meats, fish, pies, puddings, sauces, and drinks, often flavored with exotic spices and reflecting a growing interest in global ingredients. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. One slight chip to rear joint of spine. Very slight fading and rubbing to extremities. Dust wrapper, excellent. One or two very slight handling marks to wrapper. Very slight rubbing and bumping to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 969H6

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Whole Body of Cookery Dissected, Taught,...
Publisher: Prospect Books, Devon
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: None
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book