THE WILLIAMSBURG ART OF COOKERY Or Accomplish’d Gentlewoman’s Companion: Being A Collection of Upwards of Five Hundred of the Most Ancient & Approv’d Recipes in Virginia Cookery [Hardcover] Bullock, Helen

Description

1938 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.

This well-worn copy of “The Williamsburg Art of Cookery” is a time capsule of early American culinary history. Published in 1938, it preserves recipes from the 18th-century kitchens of Virginia’s elite, offering a rare glimpse into the foodways of the colonial gentry. Compiled by Helen Bullock, this volume captures the essence of Virginian hospitality, with dishes that graced the tables of prominent families like the Washingtons and Randolphs. Beyond its historical significance, the book’s enduring popularity speaks to the timeless appeal of traditional Southern cuisine. Despite its battered exterior, this copy invites readers to explore a fascinating culinary heritage, where every recipe tells a story of the region’s rich cultural tapestry. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, it represents an opportunity to own a piece of America’s gastronomic legacy, a well-seasoned testament to the enduring power of food to connect us with our past.