The Book of Preserves also known as Le Livre De Conserves is a cookbook written by Jules Gouffe and originally published in 1871. The book is a comprehensive guide to preserving fruits vegetables meats and other food items through various methods such as canning pickling and drying. The book contains over 400 recipes including traditional French recipes as well as recipes from other parts of the world. Each recipe includes detailed instructions and illustrations making it easy for readers to follow along. In addition to the recipes the book also includes information on the history of preserving food the science behind the different preservation methods and tips for selecting and preparing ingredients. The Book of Preserves is considered a classic in the field of cooking and has been reprinted and translated into multiple languages over the years. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in preserving food or exploring traditional French cuisine.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1871 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world s literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.