The Edible Mollusks of Great Britain and Ireland
The edible mollusks of Great Britain and Ireland, with recipes for cooking them
Equal parts science and culture, this charming book provides a scientific and gastronomic tour of the British Isles through the lens of Mollusca. The book describes both the appearance and habitat of various species of ‘British mollusks’ using their Latin (taxonomic) names, while also providing the reader with numerous variations on preparing these creatures for consumption. Recipes hail from all across Europe. The book features 12 colored plates and its cover is adorned with a golden snail upon a leaf.
This book has mid-19th century publishers' binding with a snail gilt stamp on the front board. The spine is missing and the textblock is in pieces. Conservators will re-sew the textblock and repair the case; creating a new spine out of toned airplane linen. The book will then be re-cased in the repaired case.
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Adoption Type: Preserve for the Future
