A CASTLE IN TUSCANY; the remarkable life of Janet Ross
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pictorial binding, pp., 223 , illustrated, fascims., ports., ribbon bookmark, a fine copy in a fine d.j., Lovers of classic food books might recognise her name-no less a figure than Elizabeth Davi...
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pictorial binding, pp., 223 , illustrated, fascims., ports., ribbon bookmark, a fine copy in a fine d.j., Lovers of classic food books might recognise her name-no less a figure than Elizabeth David cited her as a source-but until now few have known much about the woman herself. Born in 1842 to a gifted and unconventional British upper-class family,Janet was child muse to writers and artists. As a young bride in Egypt she defied expectations and took to local life with gusto. The financial ruin of her banker husband, Henry, led the couple to Italy and there they fell in love with the land, its people,food,art and culture.(from the d.j.) Size: 4 to.,( 24 cm)
Product Info
ISBN: 1740458869
ISBN-13: 9781740458863
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Year: 2006
Type: Used
Binding: Hardcover
First Edition
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Country: Canada
