“The most important work which has been published for many years upon the art of making Confectionery, Pastry, and on the arrangement and general ordering of Desserts.”—Daily News.
“The language is so simple that a child can with ease understand the longest recipes.”—Observer.
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The Noble and Gentlemen of England; or, Notes touching the Arms and Descents of the Ancient Knightly and Gentle Houses of England, arranged in their respective Counties, attempted by EVELYN PHILIP SHIRLEY, Esq., M.A., F.S.A., one of the Knights of the Shire for the County of Warwick, 4to, handsomely printed, pp. 321, with numerous heraldic illustrations.
A very interesting work on the English Families now existing, that were regularly established either as knightly or gentle houses before 1500. It notices also the ancient and present estates of these county families. The work possesses considerable value to those who are interested in genealogical and heraldic studies.
SHAKESPEARE’S ENGLAND.
Thornbury’s (Walter) Shakespeare’s England: Sketches of Social History in the Reign of Elizabeth. 2 vols, crown 8vo. Published by Longman at 21s., only 4s. 9d., quite perfect, and newly bound in cloth.
Two most interesting and readable volumes, thoroughly entering into the spirit of that most romantic period of English history, containing Chapters on the Streets of Old London, Mansions and Palaces, Bear Gardens, Bartholomew Fair, Elizabethan Amusements, Curious Dishes, Drinks, Superstitions, Alchemy, Witchcraft, Revels, Youthful Sports, &c. &c.
Tobacco; its History, Cultivation, Manufacture, and Adulterations. By ANDREW STEINMETZ. 12mo, 9d.