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An Alphabet for Gourmets
by M. F. K. Fisher
ISBN: 0865473919
ISBN-13: 9780865473911
Format: Paperback
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Summary
One of Fisher's earliest collections of food writings, produced while she was living in Europe in the 1940s, these humorous but practical essays are organized around the alphabet.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
Published date: 1989
Size: 5 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.55 pounds
Pages: 213
Publisher's Notes
Fisher's magic with language is intertwined with her culinary expertise to provide the perfect recipe for teaching some basic steps to satisfying one's appetite.
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An Alphabet for Gourmets
M.F.K. Fisher
North Point Press, 1989. Paperback,ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition. Ships within 24 hours. pp., 350grams, ISBN:0865473919" . ( more information)
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An Alphabet for Gourmets
Fisher, M. F. K
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: North Point Pr, 1989 clean cover, text, and spine. Tight book. Trade Paperback. Fine/fine+, Nearly as New/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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AN ALPHABET FOR GOURMETS
Fisher, M.F.K
New York: North Point Press, 1995. Paperback. Reprint paperback. 213 pp. Fine copy. No dust-jacket. ( more information)
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An Alphabet for Gourmets (Qty: 30)
Fisher, M. F. K
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Fisher, M. F. K
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An Alphabet for Gourmets
M. F. K. Fisher
North Point Press. As New with no dust jacket. 1989. Softcover. Like BRAND NEW! ; Trade PB; 0.63 x 7.8 x 4.96 Inches; 232 pages . ( more information)
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M. F. K. Fisher
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An Alphabet for Gourmets
Fisher, M. F. K
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: North Point Pr, 1989. VG, paperback, like new. Paper Binding. Very Good. ( more information)
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