Modern cookery, in all its branches vs The art of cookery made plain and easy: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Modern cookery, in all its branches

Modern cookery, in all its branches Eliza Acton · 1845 ★★★★☆ 3.9 608 pages · ≈ 11 h 16 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The art of cookery made plain and easy

The art of cookery made plain and easy Hannah Glasse · 1748 397 pages · ≈ 7 h 21 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

The art of cookery made plain and easy is the quicker read — about 7 hours vs 11 for Modern cookery, in all its branches.

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