The Larder of the Wise: The Story of Vancouvers James Inglis Reid Ltd.
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Larder of the Wise: The Story of Vancouvers James Inglis Reid Ltd.
By (Author) M. Anne Wyness
Figure 1 Publishing
Figure 1 Publishing
26th January 2021
Canada
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Social and cultural history
Retail and wholesale industries
General and world history
Biography: business and industry
Biography: general
Cookery / food and drink / food writing
History of specific companies / corporate history
Agribusiness and primary industries
Hospitality and service industries
Physical Properties
Hardback
160
Width 177mm, Height 228mm
Description
The Larder of the Wise: The Story of Vancouver's James Inglis Reid Ltd. traces the history of the iconic store whose traditional Scottish fare and well-remembered hallmarks of "We hae meat that ye can eat" and "Value always" earned the following of devoted customers from inside and outside of the city for almost eighty years. Founded in 1908 an
Reviews
"The story of a unique Vancouver shop that, for many an immigrant Scot, evoked the smell and taste of home."Kate Bird, author of Vancouver in the Seventies "So often we forget what small pleasures are derived from visiting a local butchery. Larder of the Wise is a nostalgic trip down memory lane for Vancouveritescarnivores and all!"David Robertson, chef and author of Gather and The Dirty Apron Cookbook "This engrossing and intimate portrait of a beloved family business hums with the life of a changing city."K. Jane Watt, British Columbia History magazine
