This section is from the book "The Modern Housewife Or Menagere", by Alexis Soyer. Also available from Amazon: The Modern Housewife Or Menagere.
These should be eaten fresher than a Wild Duck, trussed, dressed, and served the same; fifteen minutes is sufficient before a good fire.
In some parts, Red Heads, Parkers, or Half Birds. These are dressed as above, but are not so good as the Widgeon.
 
Continue to: