Clearly written, extremely thorough volume revolutionized cooking in the 19th century, with hundreds of recipes ranging from baked goods, soups, salads, cakes and sauces to pastries, pies, poultry, fish and meat. Ground-breaking, culinary encyclopedia elevated cooking and related activities to an art form that could be practiced by even the most inexperienced homemaker. "Glimpse the culinary delights of the past with this wonderful cookbook. . . . This book is a treat for anyone who enjoys cooking or Americana."—Victorian Decorating & Lifestyle.