Classic Russian Cooking Joyce Toomre 1992 1st Ed Elena Molokhovets Hardcover DJ

by Elena Molokhovets

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First edition

This is a highly respected culinary reference: "Classic Russian Cooking: Elena Molokhovets' A Gift to Young Housewives," translated and annotated by Joyce Toomre. First published in 1861, the original work was the "bible" of Russian household management for over half a century. This 1992 Indiana University Press edition is the first complete English translation and is a prized possession for culinary historians and serious cooks alike. Item Description • Title: Classic Russian Cooking: Elena Molokhovets' A Gift to Young Housewives • Author: Elena Molokhovets (Translated/Annotated by Joyce Toomre) • Publisher: Indiana University Press (Bloomington & Indianapolis) • Year: 1992 (First Edition/First Printing) • Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket. • Series: Indiana-Michigan Series in Russian and East European Studies. • Condition Notes (Based on Photos): • Dust Jacket: Excellent. Colors are vibrant with very minimal shelf wear. No visible tears or fading. • Binding: Blue cloth boards with gold/maroon spine stamping. It looks crisp and barely handled. • Interior: Pristine. The pages are bright and white with a tight, square binding. It appears to be an unread or very lightly used copy. • Features: Includes over 1,000 recipes, historical introductions, and comprehensive notes on 19th-century Russian life.

• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Year: 1992
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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