This vintage book contains a complete guide to the history of alcohol in the Far East, with information on popularity, costs, influence, laws, production techniques, and many other related aspects. Detailed yet accessible, "The History of Alcohol in the Far East" will appeal to those with an interest in the development of far eastern culture and the historical influence of alcohol thereon. Many…
This vintage book contains a simple, concise guide to bottling fruit and vegetables, including simple step-by-step instructions and a selection of recipes and articles on the subject. This detailed guide will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in preserving home-grown produce. It will make for a worthy addition to any collection of fruit growing literature. Although o…
This antique book contains a collection of easy-to-follow recipes for making old-time cough sweets as they were made in the past. The recipes included in this book are concise and simple, making this text perfect for the amateur confectioner and anyone interested in recreating these old-style sweets. A worthy addition to collections of antiquarian confectionery literature, this one is not to be…
A classic book containing a collection of delicious recipes using pecans. With nine chapters, including 'Main Course Dishes', 'Breads', 'Salads and Sandwiches', 'Pies' and 'Desserts', this book is perfect for anyone with a love of pecans, or makes a great addition to anyone's recipe collection. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely…
An expert in the field writes an essay about digestifs, in particular port, sherry, madeira and marsala. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Originally published in 1911, 'What we Cook on Cape Cod' is a comprehensive collection of recipes with separate sections on Soup, Fish & Shell Fish, Meats, Vegetables, Egg & Cheese Dishes, Salads & Sauces, Bread, Cake - Frosting, Puddings, Pastry, and Preserves & Pickles. The reader will find much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly thos…
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of angling. The titles in this range include "A Fisherman's Guide to Baits" "Angling in I…
This volume contains a collection of articles on mead production, with information on its history, development, equipment, methodology, and much more besides. Complete with interesting information and a wealth of insightful, practicable tips, this guide will appeal to discerning brewers and enthusiasts, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Many antique texts such …
This volume contains a comprehensive and concise guide to mounting and preserving birds, mammals, insects, fishes, reptiles, skeletons, eggs, and more. Highly accessible and containing simple, step-by-step instructions, this volume is will be of utility to both novice and seasoned taxidermists alike. Contents include: "First Preparation", "Second Preparation", "Arsenical Step", "Tools and Artic…
This text contains a detailed guide to the biochemical aspects of brewing beer, including a wealth of detailed information on subjects such as mashing, boiling, and cooling. The perfect book for serious brewers with an interest in the scientific side of the process, this antique text is timeless the value of its information and constitutes a great addition to collections of brewing literature. …