1949 Bill Magee's Western Barbecue Cookbook by Ed Ainsworth California Cowboy

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Movie star Rock Hudson, who loved to bbq, had this book in his personal collection. This one is in good … Read more Movie star Rock Hudson, who loved to bbq, had this book in his personal collection. This one is in good vintage condition, with clean pages, but the binding has suffered some damage, in the lower spine, and is a bit loose. Pages are intact, and clean. Would be a great Father's Day gift, or inspiration and history for the meat lover in your life.

With a forward by King Henry VIII and dedicated to all the old Paisanos of California you know this cookbook is an American classic. 1949 first edition hardback in very good condition with binding intact, this features sections including a history of Bill Magee, setting up your fire, the usual smoked meats, Spanish Mexican cuisine (OG California Paisano). International hodge podge, neglected ingredients, if you can catch em (please don't prepare the lion recipe), favorites of the famous (including Norman Rockwell and William Jennings Bryan iykyk), and crazies. An amazing journey through American western culinary history. Rare find. Published by Murray & Gee Inc in Culver City California.
"Always the most observant of men, Bill Magee has amassed and treasured the most astounding repertoire of barbecue secrets in the West. Teamed up with his long time friends, Ed Ainsworth, the author, and Clyde Forsythe, the artist, to share his observations and knowledge derived from more than half a century of inspired cookery."

Victor Clyde Forsythe, also known as Clyde or Vic Forsythe (August 24, 1885 May 24, 1962), was an American artist, most known for his illustrations and desert paintings. He is the illustrator of many different comics, including Joe Jinks. He is also believed to be considered one of the original "Desert Painters". See less