1886 Mrs. Rorer’s Philadelphia Cook Book: A Manual Of Home Economics – Rare
Condition: Book is in relatively good shape, considering its age. The spine is very delicate and starting to come undone, but it’s intact. There is some damage to hardcover. Pages are clean and there are some hand written recipes in sections which call for it. There is also a newspaper cutout of recipe that slightly discolored pages. Please see all photos for condition of the book. Author: Sarah Tyson Rorer, considered by some to be the first dietitian in America. Publication: The first edition was published in 1886 by Arnold and Company in Philadelphia. Content: The book is a comprehensive manual of home economics, known for its clear, measured, and methodical instructions that set a new standard for cookbooks of its time.