Drinking with Dickens Being a Light-hearted Sketch

Drinking with Dickens Being a Light-hearted Sketch by Cedric Charles Dickens is a limited edition published by Mears Caldwell Hacker in 1980. This 127-page work offers a whimsical exploration of drinking customs in the mid-19th century, intertwined with personal anecdotes from the author’s own experiences in the mid-20th century. The book features recipes that have been carefully selected and tested by Dickens, drawing inspiration from historical sources, including a penny notebook from 1859 kept by Georgina Hogarth, Charles Dickens’ sister-in-law.

Readers will find a blend of culinary insights and literary reflections, as the author shares both historical context and personal narratives. The book includes appendices detailing the contents of the wine cellar at Gads Hill, based on a catalogue from 1870, and is illustrated throughout. This edition also contains a unique presentation copy with an inscription from the author, along with a cancelled check endorsed by Cedric Dickens, adding a personal touch to this engaging exploration of food and drink in relation to British literature.