Domestic Economy, and Cookery, for Rich and Poor: Containing an Account of the Best English, Scotch, French, Oriental, and Other Foreign Dishes

by Maria Eliza Ketelby Rundell

Maria Eliza Rundell (1745-1828) was a phenomenally successful cookery writer. Originally compiled for her daughters, the first edition of this work was published in 1806, with improved and illustrated editions following regularly. It became one of publisher John Murray's chief assets, but after legal disputes between author and publisher over the profits, Rundell transferred the work to Longman in 1821; by 1849 it had reached its 73rd edition. The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108047610
• ISBN13: 9781108047616
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 702 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"