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Default Historic cookbooks or collections online?

Peter wrote:
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>> Peter wrote:
>>> "Jean B." > wrote in message
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>>>> Peter wrote:
>>>>> Where can I find complete collections of old cookbooks or recipes,
>>>>> online?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I'll give an example of an older cookbook (1898) that is complete (I
>>>>> find the meat/game portions very interesting, as well as the useful
>>>>> hints chapter... well, they are all good from a historical perspective)
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/c...1-119.02-e.php
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Any similar links?
>>>> Complete? I love this one:
>>>>
>>>> http://digital.lib.msu.edu/projects/...ml/browse.html
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jean B.
>>> Great link, thanks

>> I really like the fact that you can see the original as well as the html
>> version. Therefore, if the scan is wrong, you have some recourse!
>>
>> This site, and Duke's ephemera site, got me interested in collecting books
>> and booklets myself.
>>
>> --
>> Jean B.

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>
> I'm not so much interested in collecting books, rather trying some of these
> interesting recipes out :-) I'm a bit of a history buff (and a foodie), and
> I find the methods and creations quite interesting. I have a strong stomach
> and not prone to the "ewww gross" attitude often either, I'll try anything
> once so long as it's safe.
>
>

I think the methods and results are quite interesting too. (I
won't mention the great sale I was at today then. <g>)

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Jean B.