Art Of Dining; Or, Gastronomy And Gastronomers

Abraham Hayward examines the art of dining, with an historical sketch of cookery from the earliest period to 1789, the gastronomic effects on the French Revolution, including the establishment of restaurants, accounts of some famous diners in England, the gastronomic influence of steam, and more. 

With many anecdotes on Napoleon, Cambacérés, comparative merits of male and female cooks, and including the life of the author. 

With directions for simple dining and for the choice of soup, fish, game, and more, thoughts on roast pig, reflections on hams and salads, speculations on pies, puddings, wines, and punch.

Including an appendix containing sundry choice recipes and bills of fare. 

Some noticeable wear, tear, scuffs, marks and sun fading on cover. Book plate on inside of front cover. Interior pages are clean and tight with some very mild tanning