Author: Wright, A. S.
Title: Wright's Book of 3000 Practical Receipts, or Complete Book of Reference , Containing Valuable and Important Receipts for Medicine, Cookery, Pastry, Preserving, Pickling, Confectionary, Distilling, Perfumery, Varnishing, Chemicals, Dyeing, and Agriculture
Description: New York, Dick & Fitzgerald, 1856. First edition presumed, n. d. (ca 1856 - Lowenstein, E. "American Cookery Books, 1742 - 1860," 418); 7 1/2 x 5; pp. [6], 5-359, [3]; textured, embossed green cloth over boards; gilt title to spine; minor wear to tips of spine; tiny rubbed spots to corners; a few light smudges to first and last few leaves; overall in very good condition. An authoritative for its time work, its claim was that it contained "many receipts that have never before appeared in print in this country," including wine-making methods, food recipes, opium-derived remedies, suggestions for domestic cleaning and sanitizing, and many more. Very good .

Keywords: Domestic Science, Americana


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