Historic United States
Mrs. Hill's New Cook Book.
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Annabella P. Hill was born in 1810 in Georgia to a socially-prominent family. Her treasury of 19th century recipes, cooking advice, and household hints was first published in 1867. This is considered one of the most influential books of the post-Civil War South.
Grocer's Handbook
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A guide for grocers published originally in 1886. The book is an alphabetical treatment of terms important to grocers. From abattoir (a slaughterhouse) to yeast. Also includes some essays of importance to the business of the grocer.
Vine Dresser's Manual
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Originally published in 1856, this very popular manual went through numerous printings. A practical guide written so even the most inexperienced may, with this book in hand, start, perfect, and cultivate a vineyard, and make good, wholesome wine.
Miracle of Milk
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More advice from Physical Culturist Bernarr MacFadden. Originally published in 1923, this book touts the health benefits of milk and outlines the milk diet, which properly prepared for and properly used, is capable of bringing about miraculous changes in the physical organism.
Frozen Dainties
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Originally published in 1883, this booklet offers fifty choice recipes for ice creams, frozen puddings, frozen fruits, frozen beverages, sherbets, water ices, and more. These sumptuous recipes were presented by the author of the famous, Boston Cook Book.
Kentucky Housewife
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Originally published in 1839, this long-lost classic of Southern cooking includes more than 1, 300 recipes, all cooked and seasoned in a hot climate.
Buckeye Cookery & Practical Housekeeping
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Originally published in 1877, this facsimile edition of Ohio's premier cookbook from the 19th century covers all facets of cooking and housekeeping including bread making, cakemaking, confectionary, canning fruits, catsups and sauces, ices and ice cream, pastry, puddings, preserv
Camp Cookery
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Originally published in 1910, this early outdoor cookery book gives recipes for outdoor delicacies. Illustrated with pen drawings of camp utensils, outfits, etc.
Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt-Book
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Born into the brilliant Beecher family of New England, Catharine Beecher became one of the most prominent and respected authors of her time, and a pioneer in the women's education movement.
1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book
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It has been a century since the debut of the first cookbook to bear the name of Fannie Farmer, and in those hundred years various versions of Fannie Farmer cookbooks have been staples in the American kitchen.