The Cook Book by Oscar Tschirky - Hardcover

The Cook Book by Oscar Tschirky is a hardcover reprint of the 936-page recipe collection assembled by the longtime maitre d'hotel of New York's Waldorf Astoria, spanning recipes from across the cuisines of his era.

Key Features

• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 936
• Dimensions: 1.94 x 9.21 x 6.14 inches
• Edition published: October 27, 2022
• Author: Oscar Tschirky, maitre d'hotel of the Waldorf Astoria

Tschirky's text predates modern recipe standardization, reading as an era-spanning reference rather than a modern weeknight cookbook. Because the source is in the public domain in the United States, this edition keeps that record in print.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote this cook book?
Oscar Tschirky, who served for decades as maitre d'hotel of New York's Waldorf Astoria, compiled the original recipes that this hardcover edition reprints in full. His position at one of the era's best known hotels shaped a collection that spans recipes from multiple cuisines rather than a single regional tradition.

How many pages does this edition have?
This hardcover edition runs 936 pages, covering recipes drawn from multiple cuisines of Tschirky's era at the Waldorf Astoria. That length makes it a substantial single volume reference, closer to a full culinary library entry than a slim specialty title you would read cover to cover.

When was this edition published?
This hardcover edition was published October 27, 2022, as a public domain reprint of Tschirky's original recipe collection, reproduced for modern readers who want the historical text in a durable, readable format rather than tracking down an original period copy.

Is this book in the public domain?
Yes. The original text is in the public domain in the United States, which is part of why this reprint edition exists and can be freely reproduced and distributed, keeping Tschirky's Waldorf Astoria era recipe collection available to modern readers and collectors.

What format is this book?
This is a hardcover edition measuring 1.94 x 9.21 x 6.14 inches, sized as a substantial reference volume built for a kitchen or culinary library bookshelf rather than a compact paperback meant for travel or quick reference on the counter.