Item #59137 THE YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER; Or, thoughts on food and cookery. A. ALCOTT, illiam.

THE YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER; Or, thoughts on food and cookery

Boston: George W Light, 1838. Second stereotype edition. 8vo, pp. 424. Original blind-stamped black cloth, Little worn, some light foxing, VG tight copy. Scarce. Lowenstein 230. Bitting 6. Cagle 14-17 cites earlier edition. Longone Bicentennieal 1838. Item #59137

A very early vegetarian and natural foods book. In addition to discussing his principles, the author describes various foods, and includes recipes for preparing them. There are also chapters on housekeeping, keeping accounts and a journal.

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