N/A Housekeeping in Old Virginia Marion Cabell Tyree 1965 Reprint Cookbook Red Gilt

Housekeeping in Old Virginia by Marion Cabell Tyree is a classic Southern cookbook, originally published in 1879. This edition is a faithful reprint by Favorite Recipes Press, Inc. (1965), featuring contributions from over 250 of Virginia's noted housewives. The text covers a wide range of culinary arts and domestic economy, offering a fascinating glimpse into historical American cooking and household management. The book features a deep red hardcover with ornate gold-tone gilt lettering and illustrations on the front cover, including a turkey and a deer. A vintage Cookbook Collectors Library insert is included, providing historical context for this celebrated volume. The interior includes a previous owner's signature and the date 1969.