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The Nebraska Czechs of Wilber, Published 1968. Pictorial wraps, plastic comb binding, 224 pp.; 22 cm. In Acceptable+ condition. Pink pictorial wraps. A 1.5 inch circular patch on front cover where the thin top layer of colored paper lifted away with a removed sticker. Bumping and creasing to edges and corners. Moderate overall shelf wear with some soiling, scuffing, and some color loss to covers. Price sticker residue on back cover. Small tear to paper along bottom of plastic comb binding, but binding remains tight and intact. Interior pages lightly toned. Otherwise unmarked.A community cookbook compiled by The Nebraska Czechs of Wilber, an organization formed in 1961 to preserve the cultural heritage of the Czechs who settled Nebraska in great numbers during the pioneer days. Gathers recipes the pioneers brought to the land, some adapted by their descendants to include modern ingredients. Contributors' names are given with each recipe. Wilber, Nebraska is home to a nationally known annual Czech festival.Contents: Breads; Cakes; Candies; Casseroles; Cookies; Desserts; Dumplings; Gravies; Hot Breads; Meats; Pickles, Jams, and Jellies; Pies; Salads; Soups; Vegetables; Wild Game; Index.