Description: "Encyclopedia of Practical Gastronomy" by Ali-Bab"Ali-Bab (Henri Babinski), born in Paris in 1855, wrote this classic treatise on gastronomy in his native French over one hundred years ago. He was a mining engineer by profession, and in the course of his work traveled all over the world. Because he had sensitive taste buds and an unlimited curiosity about food he successfully combined his vocation with an avocation which made his fame everlasting as a gourmet." His book was translated into English in 1974 by Elizabeth Benson.This copy is unmarked, 7.5" X 9.5", 471 pages, in very good condition, in a good+ dust jacket.
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Book Title: Encyclopedia of Practical Gastronomy
Ex Libris: No
Book Series: Historical
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: French
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, T.H.E.
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1974
Format: Hardcover
Language: French and English
Author: Ali-Bab
Features: Dust Jacket
Genre: Cooking
Topic: Regional & Ethnic / French
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 471 Pages
