by Amelia Simmons. Softbound, 70 pages, 4" x 7". A facsimile of the first American cookbook, printed in 1796. Subtitled The Art of Dressing Viands, Fish, Poultry and Vegetables and the BestModes of Making Puff-Pastries, Pies, Tarts, Puddings, Custards and Preserves and All Kinds of Cakes From the Imperial Plum to Plain Cake. Adapted to this country and all grades of life.