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Food in England
by Hartley, Dorothy
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Macdonald, 1954. First edition, first printing. Published by Macdonald in London, 1954. Without the dustwrapper. This is a near fine copy. In the original publishers cloth, the spine is slightly toned in places but the cloth and gilt remain bright. The text blocks are markedly white, though foxed at all edges. The internals are bright, though the front fly is slightly toned where the wrapper sat. This copy is free from previous owners ink and is, overall, in near fine condition. It is both a cookery book and a history of English cuisine. It was acclaimed on publication; the contemporary critic Harold Nicolson described the book as a classic. It has remained in print ever since.
Synopsis
Her love of the infinite variety of English cooking and her knowledge of British culture and history show why our food should never be considered dull or limited. There are unusual dishes such as the Cornish Onion and Apple Pie, and even recipes for fungi, from common field mushrooms to puffballs. She describes some delicious puddings, cakes and breads, including an exotic violet flower ice cream, an eighteenth century coconut bread and Yorkshire teacakes. The finely-executed line drawings that accompany many of the recipes are more than just beautiful; they inform the cook about different varieties and techniques of food-handling. First published in 1954, FOOD IN ENGLAND was the bible of english cooks and had a deep influence on many contemporary cooks and food writers. It will undoubtedly attract a new generation of admirers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- John Atkinson Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 16002
- Title
- Food in England
- Author
- Hartley, Dorothy
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macdonald
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1954
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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