Mrs. Rorer was a well-known teacher and writer in Philadelphia, and sounds much more interesting than Betty Crocker. Highlights of her life: * Teacher of domestic science * Principal of the Philadelphia School of Cooking * Lecturer on Food in Health and Disease * Author and Editor for 53 years * Editor and partial owner of Table Talk magazine, 1886-1892 * Editor of Household News, 1893-1897 * Author on staff of Ladies Home Journal, 1897-1911 * Devoted time to writing and lecturing; authored approximately 54 books Fun! Chapters cover Princess, Windsor, Workman's Cheese, Salt-Cucumber, Nut-butter, and of course Sandwiches a la Stanley. Also includes sweet sandwiches, canapes and scented sandwiches.made out of flowers! Totally charming. Great deal, happily recommended. Hardcover, on the small charming size, 86 pages, plus 20 pages of "ads" and descriptions of all the author's other popular cookbooks in the back!.