A Moss, Maria J. creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Poetical Cook-Book" by Maria J. Moss is a culinary guidebook written in the mid-19th century. This unique work combines recipes with poetry, presenting instructions for various dishes through an artistic lens. The likely topic of the book revolves around cooking techniques, ingredient selections, and culinary advice, all intricately intertwined with poetic expressions. The opening of "A Poetical Cook-Book" establishes the author's intent and dedication, highlighting a commitment to the art of cooking as essential for civilized living. It includes a dedication to the Sanitary Fair in Philadelphia, indicating the book's purpose to aid soldiers and those in need during a critical time. The initial verses set a whimsical tone, asserting the importance of cooks and dining while offering insights into culinary practices. The author expresses an intention to blend poetic and practical aspects of cookery, setting the stage for the recipes that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-05-28 Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) Original publication data not identified Poetry Cooking, American TX Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25631 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25631 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133604.0 25631