Where the Lion Roars: An 1890 African Colonial Cookery Book by A.R. Barnes (Engl

Description: Where the Lion Roars by A.R. Barnes, David Saffery At last, more than a century after it was first published, a new edition of Mrs A. R. Barnes' classic 1890 cookery book. This historic and entertaining household guide is illustrated with charming and evocative black-and-white Victorian advertisements and offers over 500 recipes for southern African delicacies, including sticky melon and ginger preserve, Malay-inspired aromatic pickled fish, and spicy soetkoek biscuits. Mrs Barnes also provided her readers with useful instructions on how to make a traditional African polished cow-dung floor, how to treat snake bites, and the best method for discouraging mosquitos. A fascinating handbook, illustrating the adaptability and inventiveness of British settlers in the remote, unforgiving environment of Victorian Africa. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description At last, more than a century after it was first published, a new edition of Mrs A. R. Barnes classic 1890 cookery book. This historic and entertaining household guide is illustrated with charming and evocative black-and-white Victorian advertisements and offers over 500 recipes for southern African delicacies, including sticky melon and ginger preserve, Malay-inspired aromatic pickled fish, and spicy soetkoek biscuits. Mrs Barnes also provided her readers with useful instructions on how to make a traditional African polished cow-dung floor, how to treat snake bites, and the best method for discouraging mosquitos. A fascinating handbook, illustrating the adaptability and inventiveness of British settlers in the remote, unforgiving environment of Victorian Africa. Author Biography A. R. BARNES, JR., has been a successful, independent life insurance agent in the Southeast for the past 12 years specializing in business and estate tax planning. Details ISBN0955393612 Author David Saffery Publisher Jeppestown Press Language English ISBN-10 0955393612 ISBN-13 9780955393617 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Short Title WHERE THE LION ROARS REV/E DOI 10.1604/9780955393617 UK Release Date 2006-09-02 Imprint Jeppestown Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2006-09-02 NZ Release Date 2006-09-02 Edited by David Saffery Pages 296 Edition Description New edition Publication Date 2006-09-02 Subtitle An 1890 African Colonial Cookery Book DEWEY 641.5968 Illustrations 20 bw victorian advertisements Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159823016;

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