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52 B a u m a n R a r e B o o k s G a s t r o n o m y 2 0 2 1 Beef Masala, Bombay Ducks, Mango Chutney 56. TEMPLE-WRIGHT, Mrs. R. Baker and Cook, A Domestic Manual for India. Calcutta and London, 1912. Octavo, original printed gray paper wrappers; pp. 217. $650. Click for more info Third edition of this pre-war cookbook and housekeeping guide for British wives stationed in India. At the time this book was written, thousands of British military and government officials were stationed in India as part of the British Raj (1858-1947). For the wives who accompanied them, maintaining a British-style household in India proved challenging. They didn’t speak the language, knew little of the culture, and, in many cases, were newlyweds unaccustomed to domestic responsibilities. For these women, Mrs. Temple-Wright’s Baker and Cook was indispensable. In addition to offering familiar recipes made with local ingredients, Mrs. Temple-Wright also provided recipes meant to introduce new tastes like chutney and curry. Baker and Cook quickly became a staple in Anglo-Indian households, going into multiple editions. This is the third edition; the first edition was published in 1894. Bookseller stamp. Interior generally fine with only shallow dampstain to bottom edge, mild toning to extremities, a bit of wear to spine ends. Near-fine condition.