More than a cookbook, the Mrs. Charles Darwin's Recipe Book delineates a lifestyle at the top of English society and intelligentsia at the time. This treasure trove that includes unlikely dishes such as Turnips Cresselly and Penally Pudding contains, even, another cook evident in the work: The recipe for boiling rice is in Charles Darwin's own hand. The image of Darwin standing over a pot of boiling water with his pocket watch in hand, is one to savor, along with every other vestige of a lost kitchen and lifestyle come back ...
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More than a cookbook, the Mrs. Charles Darwin's Recipe Book delineates a lifestyle at the top of English society and intelligentsia at the time. This treasure trove that includes unlikely dishes such as Turnips Cresselly and Penally Pudding contains, even, another cook evident in the work: The recipe for boiling rice is in Charles Darwin's own hand. The image of Darwin standing over a pot of boiling water with his pocket watch in hand, is one to savor, along with every other vestige of a lost kitchen and lifestyle come back to life here.
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Seller's Description:
The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Fine; Collectible. SIGNED BY AUTHOR WESLEY JANEWAY ON TITLE PAGE IN SALUTATION. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING WITH A FULL NUMBER LINE. APPEARS BRAND NEW STORED. DJ TO DIE FOR, WITH MINIMAL STORAGE FLAWS, NO SUN FADING, NOT RIPPED OR TORN, AND UNCLIPPED. NO OTHER NAMES OR MARKS SEEN. NOT AN EX-LIBRARY DISCARD. NOT A REMAINDER-MARKED END OF RUN. GIFT-GIVING CONDITION FOR THE FUSSY. Packed Carefully and Shipped Promptly by Highly Rated Seller. 11 22 2013 CB-22 2.
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Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0980155738. Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, inscribed and signed by one of the authors: "To Loretta, Happy reading and Happy cooking-With love, Wesley, " the book has a mild corner-bump and is in AS NEW condition otherwise, the jacket is in excellent condition with no remarkable flaws, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "Cookery, history, Victoriana, and botany buffs alike will be sure to devour this rich culinary exploration that has the diversity and excitement of one of Charles Darwin's botanical adventures, " illustrated in color, nice gift copy; 192 pages; Signed by Author.