Allied Cookery: British, French, Italian, Belgian, Russian (1916)

This cookbook was written as a 1916 fundraiser, with proceeds helping casualties of the war in Europe. It includes many fascinating old recipes from American colonial days. In the words of the book's introduction, "America owes a large debt to the culinary artists of Europe. Without their originality and finished skill, in the creation of savory dishes for the table, the art of entertaining in our land could never have attained its present perfection. Ever ready to incorporate in her own methods whatever other countries had to offer as improvements, America has received from the epicurean chefs of Europe conspicuous benefits. In every menu from coast to coast, these facts make themselves evident. It is then fitting, that at this crucial hour, we repay something of the debt we owe by making this little cooking manual an instant and decided success, knowing the proceeds from its sale will relieve such distress as we in our sheltered homes can scarcely picture by the greatest effort of imagination."