Hardcover
1903 · London
by Newnham-Davis, Lieut. - Col. & Algernon Basterd (Edited by the Former) [Elizabeth David]
London: GRANT RICHARDS, 1903. Hardcover. Blue illustrated cloth covered boards. Good. 240 pages. 17.5 x 12 cm. Elizabeth David's oval bookplate at verso of front cover. Annotated in pencil. A comprehensive guide addressing the challenges of finding quality restaurants outside of hotels, offering detailed recommendations on where to dine, local specialties, and what to expect in terms of ambiance and cost. Organized by country and city, covering the culinary traditions, recommended dishes, wines to pair with meals, avoiding advertisements or endorsements from hotels or restaurants to maintain impartiality. Interior lightly foxed. Covers rubbed at edges.
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