Caloric Book of Recipes, 1912 Antique Promotional & Instruction Cookbook for the Caloric Fireless Cookstove

RARE! "The Caloric is the only Fireless Cookstove in the world." So says this Caloric Book of Recipes published in 1912, as an instruction book and promotional cookbook for this early 20th century innovation, a precursor to today's slow cookers.  According to the introduction... "The recipes, explanations and directions, together with a number of useful hints and suggestions pertaining to the culinary art, contained in this volume have been prepared, primarily, for the benefit of users of the Caloric Fireless Cookstove. It should perhaps, be explained here that the word "fireless" is a misnomer. The proper word is "recalorator," which literally means conserver of heat, just as "refrigerator" means conserver of cold. In both instances, the initial calor (heat) and frigor (cold) must be provided." At 138 pages, the book presents information on operating The Caloric along with a huge range of recipes with specific Caloric settings for each. A wonderful addition to any antique cookbook lib