Firth, Grace.

Secrets of the Still. A Zesty History and How-to for Making Spirits, Fragrances, Curables, Gasohol and Other Products of the Stillroom.

McLean, VA: EPM Publications, 1983.

Octavo, 286 pages. First edition of this important book on distillation and fermentation of the legal (mostly) type. Chapters on fermentation, cosmetics, and perfume coexist with sections on homebrew, ales, mead, wines, brandies and liqeuers. With a final chapter on homebrew fuel, or gasahol. With the ownership signature and shelf designation of a Boston-based food historian, otherwise fine in publisher's illustrated boards. No dust jacket, as issued.