[AnAmericanMother]

I think overall that may be the best. The 1936 edition doesn't take into account a lot of changes that have taken place -- like decent electric ovens, appliances, and the greater availability of foods all year round.

Also, the 1970s edition has those great general information sections at the beginning of each chapter, and the general instructions at the beginning of each type of food. Somebody who had never cooked before could pick up that book and do a pretty good job, if they read the directions first!

[mylife]

That book is the greatest!
It even teaches you how to build an oven in the wild!