Le livre de tous les ménages : ou l'art de conserver pendant plusieurs années toutes les substances animales et végétales

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Appert, Nicolas, 1749-1841

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Le livre de tous les ménages" by Nicolas Appert is a practical guide on food preservation written in the early 19th century. This work presents a detailed methodology for conserving both animal and vegetable substances, emphasizing the effectiveness and simplicity of the techniques involved. Appert, drawing on his extensive experience in the field, aims to equip households with the knowledge to store food safely and economically for extended periods. At the start of the text, the author outlines the significance of his discoveries in food preservation, mentioning the widespread acclaim and recognition from authorities and scientific societies. He advocates for his innovative techniques, emphasizing the use of heat in airtight containers to prevent spoilage. The opening portion introduces the fundamental principles of his method and hints at the equipment and procedures necessary for successful food storage. The author also shares anecdotes about his experiences and successes, establishing a foundation for the detailed instructions that will follow throughout the guide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Digital collections of the SLUB (Sächsische Landesbibliothek - Staats - und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden) (at http://www.slub-dres)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-06-18