This special edition of 'The Housewife's Practical Candy Maker' was written by G.V. Frye, and first published in 1889, making it well over one-hundred years old.The book is filled with tips and tricks of for making old-fashioned, home-made candy, and recipes for scrumptious sweet treats like Peanut Candy, Macaroons, Fondants, Cream Mints, and Marshmallows, to name just a few. The book covers chapters on topics including On Making Candies at Home, Cakes, Candies, Caramels, Cocoanut [sic], Fancy Designs, Glaces, Fruits, Nuts, Ices, Taffies, and more. We've brought this dusty old candy-making book back to life for you - we think it is an essential addition to the kitchen libraries of all those interested in the Culinary Arts in the historical aspect. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. NOTE: This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.