LORD WESTBURY AND DONALD DOWNES — With Gusto and Relish

London, Andre Deutsch. 1957, First Edition. Hardcover. Book, Yellow boards, bit marked, some little foxing, mostly towards the end. 239 pages "The target of this book is the person who likes to cook, takes pleasure in eating, and even more pleasure and pride in preparing food for his friends". An erudite, discursive book, interesting to read even if one has no intention of cooking. Has a short English / American glossary of terms. Recipes for Soup, eggs, fishes, meats, birds and game, etceteras (offal, including testicles), vegetables, salads, sauces, pasta and its family, sweets & desserts. Good/No Jacket.