Indian Domestic Economy and Receipt Book by Dr.R.Riddell - 1852

Bombay: The Bombay Gazette Press, 1852. Book. Good. Hardcover. Third Edition Revised. 205x140mm. Comprising numerous directions for plain wholesome cooking both Oriental and English; with much miscellaneous matter answering for all general purposes of reference connected with household affairs likely to be immediately required by families, messes, and private individuals residing at the Presidences or Out-Stations. Much on the master/servant relationship and a fascinating insight into life in India in the 1850s. Ex United Services Library, Poona. 630pp. Some oriental rodents have had a nibble at a little of the foredge, not serious. Sometime rebacked..