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Antique 1897 edition of "The Vital Question" by H. D. Perky, a fascinating historical cookbook and nutritional guide focused on the benefits of shredded whole wheat. This third edition features beautifully detailed color lithograph illustrations of various recipes, including "Shredded Wheat Fish Chops" and "Mushrooms in Shredded Wheat Biscuit Baskets." Published in Worcester, Mass., it serves as a unique artifact of early health food movements and Victorian-era culinary marketing. There is staining present throughout and possible water damage. The pictures have mirrored onto the opposite page. Also, there is some dog-earring of the pages. Author: H. D. Perky Title: The Vital Question Year: 1897 Publisher: H. D. Perky Location: Worcester, Mass. Binding: String Bound Softcover Edition: Third Edition Illustrations: Color Lithographs Subject: Nutrition & Cooking Theme: Shredded Whole Wheat Language: English Page Count: Approx. 30+ Features: Historical Advertisements Keywords: Victorian Cookbook, Shredded Wheat History, Antique Nutrition, 19th Century Ephemera, Health Food Movement, Lithograph Art, Collectible Booklet, Worcester MA History, Culinary Artifact, Rare Advertising