First published in 1825, The Virginia House-Wife was the most influential cookbook in nineteenth-century America. Considered the ultimate how-to cookbook, it rivals some of the currently popular cookbooks with its commonsense knowledge and advice which remains practical to this day.
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First published in 1825, The Virginia House-Wife was the most influential cookbook in nineteenth-century America. Considered the ultimate how-to cookbook, it rivals some of the currently popular cookbooks with its commonsense knowledge and advice which remains practical to this day.
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Farleigh, John. Very Good in Good jacket. Book Hardcover-Very Good condition. Dust Jacket-Good condition covered with Brodart. "A facsimile of the first edition. 1824, along with additional material from the editions of 1825 and 1828, thus presenting a complete text. With Historical Notes and Commentaries by Karen Hess."
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Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 0872494233. Clean and pristine. The jacket is intact, but shows light wear. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided.; First Cookbooks Of America; 5.25 X 1.25 X 7.5 inches; 424 pages.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Fourth printing. A facsimile of the first edition, 1824, along with additional material from the editions of 1825 and 1828, thus presenting a complete text. Historical notes and commentaries by Karen Hess. 370 pp. Fine, in fine dustwrapper with small tear at bottom of spine. A book of recipes.
