A treatise of the materia medica vs How to Eat: Which Should You Read?

A treatise of the materia medica William Cullen · 1789 610 pages · ≈ 11 h 18 m · Demanding

This volume presents the texts of three Englishwomen remarkable both for writing and publishing their work during the first half of the sixteenth century. They also proved themselves nimble survivors of political and…

How to Eat Nigella Lawson · 1998 ★★★★☆ 4.2 537 pages · ≈ 9 h 57 m · Moderate

The New York Times–bestselling cookbook author "reveals her mastery not only of the stove but also of the essay" with these recipes and reflections (Booklist). "Food, for me, is a constant pleasure: I like to think…