Dr. Paul Carton; Elizabeth Lucas [translator] — Simple Vegetarian Cookery

London, George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1930. First edition. Cloth. A smart first UK edition of this very scarce collection of vegetarian recipes from French physician Paul Carton. First UK edition. Very scarce work. A collection of detailed and comprehensive recipes for vegetarian dishes, with important information on the chief factors in dietary health and the difference between wholesome and unwholesome foods. Carton explores the different types of diets and their adaptations. With recipes for vegetarian dishes and monthly lists of vegetable foods. Written by Paul Joseph Edmond Carton, a French physician, naturopath and practitioner of vegetarianism. Translated by Elizabeth Lucas, a British translator and scholar. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the extremities and minor fading to the spine. The odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with minor age toning to the extremities. Previous owner's bookplate and a contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .