A Poetical Cook-Book - Hardcover
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A Poetical Cook-Book - Hardcover
$47.91
A Poetical Cook-Book pairs each recipe with a piece of verse, a format you will not find in a typical historical reprint. Written by Maria J. Moss, it makes a distinctive hardcover shelf piece or gift for anyone who reads cookbooks for pleasure, not only for dinner.
Key Features
- Author: Maria J. Moss
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 142
- Dimensions: 0.5 x 9 x 6 inches
- Edition published: February 19, 2022
Each recipe is introduced by a poem chosen to suit the dish, a structure that sets it apart from most historical cookbook reprints, which simply list the recipes. It reads as much like a bound collection of verse as a working cookbook, so treat it as a display piece rather than something you prop open at the stove.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote A Poetical Cook-Book?
Maria J. Moss wrote A Poetical Cook-Book, pairing each recipe with a poem chosen to match the dish. This unusual format, verse alongside recipe, is what distinguishes the book from other historical cookbook reprints, making it as much a literary curiosity as a cooking reference.
What format is this edition?
This edition is a hardcover reprint running 142 pages, measuring 0.5 x 9 x 6 inches. It was published February 19, 2022, making it a sturdy modern reproduction rather than an original antique copy, so it can be read and handled without the fragility of a true first edition.
Is this cookbook practical for everyday cooking?
It can be, but its real strength is the pairing of poetry with each recipe, a format built for browsing and reading as much as cooking. If you want a book for fast reference at the stove, a modern technique guide will serve better, this one rewards slower reading.