1937-1958 A Collection of Cooking, Dieting, and Gardening Books

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First Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

Five volumes. This set contains: The Diet Book, 1937. Third edition. A detailed and comprehensive diet book for sickness and diseases, with specialised diets and menu suggestions for those with acute colitis, constipation, diabetes, gastric ulcers, hypertension, and more. Written by Marguerite Requa Rea, an English food writer. The Herb Garden, 1951. First edition. A new book full of anecdotes and evidence on the curative powers of plants and uses of herbs. With diet tips for all sorts of ailments and commentary on the herb as a kitchen physic. Written by Mary Thorne Quelch, a British author noted for her herbal remedies. Illustrated by Irene Hawkins, a British fine line illustrator, best known for her works on children, animals, and botany. 100 Meat-Saving Recipes, 1951. First edition. A guide of how to make the very most out of the smallest quantities of meat in a practical and sensible way. With recipes from hamburger pie to pork with macaroni. Written by Ann Roe Robbins, an American teacher of cooking and food writer. Diet Reform Cook Book, 1952. First edition. A detailed and comprehensive diet book, informing the reader of how to build a sound, healthy, and simple diet with reference to the general principles of eating for fuel. Written by Vivien Quick, a British food writer. Philip Harben's Best Dishes from Europe, 1958. First edition. A commentary on the cooking styles of countries across Europe providing detailed and simple recipes of some of the best dishes, as tested by a man who enjoys cooking and likes to eat well. Written by Philip Hubert Kendal Jerrold Harben, an English cook, known for his radio and television programmes about food and cooking.