A Handbook of Fish Cookery: How to buy, dress, cook, and eat fish

** "A Handbook of Fish Cookery: How to buy, dress, cook, and eat fish" by Lucy H. Yates is an informative manual from the late 1800s that acts as a complete guide to choosing, preparing, and cooking fish, while teaching readers about its health benefits. Highlighting the significance of fish in one's diet, the author shares expertise on different kinds of fish and demonstrates cooking strategies. With sections about selecting and purchasing fish, different cooking styles, recipes, and sauces, Yates shows how to tell if fish is fresh and explains how to handle it properly. Cooking methods like baking, broiling, frying, and boiling are explained in detail, supported by a range of recipes that show how versatile it can be. The handbook not only teaches you how to cook fish but also encourages a respect for it as a valuable food choice. **