The Cook's Decameron

 

📘 Name: The Cook's Decameron

✍️ Author/Publisher: By W. G. Waters [Publisher not specified on cover—can be added if known from title page or bibliographic record]

🏷️ Tags: Italian cuisine, Historical cookbook, Literary culinary text, Early 20th century, European recipes, Cultural gastronomy, Culinary storytelling, Classic cookery, Gourmet tradition, Anglo-Italian culinary bridge

📝 Description: The Cook's Decameron by W. G. Waters is a refined culinary work that blends literature and gastronomy, offering a collection of Italian recipes framed within a narrative structure inspired by Boccaccio’s Decameron. The minimalist cover design—green and white with simple typography—reflects its elegant, scholarly tone. Known for introducing British audiences to authentic Italian cooking, Waters’ book stands as a landmark in early 20th-century culinary publishing, bridging cultural appreciation and practical instruction. Ideal for collectors and historians interested in the literary dimensions of food writing.