A Poetical Cook-Book by Maria J. Moss
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"A Poetical Cook-Book" by Maria J. Moss is a culinary guidebook written in the mid-19th century. This unique work combines recipes with poetry, presenting instructions for various dishes through an artistic lens. The likely topic of the book revolves around cooking techniques, ingredient selections, and culinary advice, all intricately intertwined with poetic expressions. The opening of "A Poetical Cook-Book" establishes the author's intent and dedication, highlighting a commitment to the art of
cooking as essential for civilized living. It includes a dedication to the Sanitary Fair in Philadelphia, indicating the book's purpose to aid soldiers and those in need during a critical time. The initial verses set a whimsical tone, asserting the importance of cooks and dining while offering insights into culinary practices. The author expresses an intention to blend poetic and practical aspects of cookery, setting the stage for the recipes that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Moss, Maria J. |
|---|---|
| Title | A Poetical Cook-Book |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Subject | Cooking, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25631 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4696 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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