First published in the 1800s, The Kansas Home Cook-Book is a collection of recipes compiled by the Board of Managers of the Kansas Home for the Friendless in Leavenworth. The recipes in this book are a reflection of the cuisine of the Midwest during that era, and it includes dishes like oyster soup, boiled beef tongue, and codfish balls. This book is a charming glimpse into the culinary history of the region and a must-read for anyone interested in American culinary history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.