Books published by publisher A. L. Burt Co., nd (1914), c

New York: A.L. Burt, 1[924]. Small 8vo, 189 pp. With a color frontispiece and 3 color plates, and b/w illustrations in the text including a full-page dedication plate. Original red cloth, upper cover lettered in gilt, backstrip lettered in black, binding with spots of waterstaining, a bit soiled and worn, internally very good. First edition of this delightful cookbook for young girls, arranged chronologically by week into 52 chapters and with charming and sophisticated illustrations in period style. Surprisingly scarce

SYNOPSIS: "Ben Bruce, 15, lives on a farm near Boston with his mother and mean stepfather. He is not allowed to attend school past the 8th grade but his stepfather gets him a job as an apprentice shoemaker. However, Ben leaves home to seek his fortune in New York City. After several exciting and threatening experiences on the boat from Boston to New York, Ben settles in New York. After briefly selling newspapers, Ben, gets a part in a play, and does well as an actor. His luck, however, does not last. Ben tries his best to become a permanent part of the theatre world, and along the way makes new friends who help him through his troubles.