By Robert May. First published in 1660. The greatest English cookery book of the 17th century, The Accomplisht Cook provides the most complete portrait of English cooking as it was when Charles II was restored to the throne, as well as before 'the unhappy and cruel disturbances' of the Civil War. This facsimile of the 1685 edition also includes a biographical introduction by Marcus Bell that reveals new facts about May's life, a forward by Alan Davidson, and a glossary of contemporary culinary terms. 461 pages. Softcover. Import. |
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