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Garrison-Morton-Norman History of Medicine

SOYER, Alexis Bénoit (1810 – 1858)

1810 – 1858

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1857

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Soyer's culinary campaign. Being historical reminiscences of the late war. With the plain art of cookery for military and civil institutions, the army, navy, public, etc., etc.

SOYER, Alexis Bénoit (1810 – 1858)

During the Crimean War, Soyer, probably the most famous English celebrity chef of his time, joined the troups at his own expense to advise the army on cooking and diet. "Later he was paid his expenses and wages equiva…