The Epicure's Almanack: Eating and Drinking in Regency London: The Original 1815 Guidebook

Ralph Rylance

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Language: English

Published by British Library Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2013

0712357041 / 9780712357043

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A fully annotated edition of The Epicure's Almanack, or Guide to Good Living, a listing of more than 650 eating establishments, taverns, hotels, inns etc, in and around London, investigated and engagingly described by Ralph Rylance (1782 - 1834). Working single-handedly and on foot, Rylance visited eateries ranging from City chop houses to humble tripe shops, as well as London's first Indian restaurant, ancient coaching inns, suburban tea gardens and dockyard taverns. He ended his book with an account of London's markets, an inventory of merchants selling everything from anchovy sauce to kitchen ranges, and an 'alimentary calendar'. Published in 1815, it was not updated or reprinted (and is consequently a very rare book). Indeed it was never really emulated until 1968, when the Good Food Guide to London was first issued. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title
The Epicure's Almanack: Eating and Drinking in Regency London: The Original 1815 Guidebook
Author
Ralph Rylance
Publisher
British Library Publishing, United Kingdom, London
Publication year
2013
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0712357041
ISBN 13
9780712357043
Item weight
739 grams
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155.0 x 220.0

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