Chapman's Encyclopedia: Thousands of Practical Recipes and Procedures on How to Be Self-Sufficient
Phoenix, AZ: O. Chapman & Associates. Hardcover. 607pp. Octavo [23.5cm]. Brown leatherette over boards. Title stamped in gilt on spine and front board. Mild scuffing to extremities. Rear board lightly scratched. Very Good +. Item #64020
A compilation of recipes and formulas by Ori Edwin (1862-1943), featuring contributions from his descendants. Teaches the reader how to make wine, paper, cosmetics and enamel--among hundreds of other recipes and instructional guides. Also features information on how to cure ailments, work with various metals and chemicals, and even how to teach a parrot to speak or detect a counterfeit Bank of England note. Scarce.
Price: $75.00
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