Dining And Its Amenities

By John William Gouley and John William Severin Gouley

Book Overview

""Dining And Its Amenities"" is a comprehensive guidebook to the art of dining and entertaining, written by John William Severin Gouley and originally published in 1907. The book covers everything from table settings and etiquette to menu planning and wine selection, with a particular focus on the finer points of hosting formal dinner parties. Gouley draws on his extensive experience as a chef and caterer, as well as his knowledge of European dining traditions, to provide practical advice and detailed instructions for creating elegant and memorable dining experiences. The book also includes a wealth of historical and cultural information, exploring the origins and evolution of various dining customs and rituals. With its detailed instructions and engaging prose, ""Dining And Its Amenities"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of entertaining and the finer points of dining etiquette.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436822289
• ISBN13: 9781436822282
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"