{"product_id":"op-the-new-england-butt-ry-shelf-almanac","title":"OP: The New England Butt’ry Shelf Almanac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World Publishing Company, New York, 1970. Hardcover. Very Good Plus. First printing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasha Tudor (1915–2008) is one of the most well-known and prolific American children’s book authors and illustrators of the 20th century—many of us will remember her iconic contributions to \u003cem\u003eMother Goose\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/em\u003e, among many others. In 1970, she lent her skills to fellow New Englander Mary Mason Campbell’s cookbook, \u003cem\u003eThe New England Butt’ry Shelf Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth author and illustrator here take pride in the self-sufficiency and quaintness attributed to those sturdy New England folk. They present dishes like a 19th century New England boiled dinner—brisket or corned beef boiled with root vegetables and cabbage, which is easily converted into a leftover hash the following evening. The facing page shows a canine peering through snowy foliage with the caption “Break the cold frosty silence.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell includes a hearty amount of history and personal, poetic musings. Overall, a charming and attractive, giftable book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur copy is in Very Good Plus condition, including the jacket. Stated \u003cstrong\u003efirst printing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Color and black and white illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KNOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41830044893317,"sku":"Mary Mason Campbell","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/5046\/0549\/files\/campbell_newenglandbutt_ryshelf.jpg?v=1787693716","url":"https:\/\/www.kitchenartsandletters.com\/products\/op-the-new-england-butt-ry-shelf-almanac","provider":"Kitchen Arts \u0026 Letters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}