La manière d'amolir les os, et de faire cuire toutes sortes de viandes en fort peu de temps, & à peu de frais
Papin, Denis
From Pazzo Books, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 10 February 2003
From Pazzo Books, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 10 February 2003
About this Item
Later but old drab wrappers, housed in a modern burgundy morocco slipcase in an antique style with matching chemise. Lightly washed, small blue pen mark to title, Neat repairs to a few plates and marginal repairs to a few leaves. A fresh, fine copy overall. The second edition in French, with substantial additions from the 1682 first edition and two further folding plates. (12), 127, (8), 240pp with 4 folding plates. Cagle 369 (1682 ed), Bitting 355, Oberle 89 (1682 ed), Vicaire 651 ("cette second édition est beaucoup plus complète") Papin's invention first appeared as "A New Digester, or Engine for Softening Bones" in English in 1681. His work gave birth to the pressure cooker and the steam engine - an enormously influential discovery that continues to be used in kitchens the world over. The steam engine also proved popular. Size: 12mo . Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Science & Technology. Inventory No: CAT000839. Seller Inventory # CAT000839
Bibliographic Details
Title: La manière d'amolir les os, et de faire ...
Publisher: Henry Desbordes, Amsterdam
Publication Date: 1688
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Very Good Condition
Edition: Second Edition.
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