The American Gilded Age (1868-1900) and its extravagance continue to be a source of wonder and fascination, particularly for food lovers. This beautifully designed cookbook transports us back to the era of lavish banquet tables set with snow-white linen tablecloths, delicate china and sparkling crystal glasses. Includes historic menus and recipes for rich soups, juicy roasts, and luscious desserts, plus entertaining stories of celebrities from the era—the Vanderbilts, Astors, Goelets, and Rockefellers. All recipes are updated for modern kitchens. Hardcover, 9.1” x 7.3”, 256 pages.