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Born in Cayuga County, New York, Alvin Wood Chase (1817-1885) spent his early years peddling
household wares and medicines along the Maumee River near Toledo, Ohio where he also
collected folk remedies. His first publication of ‘A Guide to Wealth! Over One Hundred
Valuable Recipes for Saloons, Inn-Keepers, Grocers, Druggists, Merchants and Families
Generally’ was published in 1858 and by the 1863 edition, the book contained over 800
recipes. In 1897 he published Dr, Chase's Third, Last and Complete Receipt Book. His books
were great sellers especially among pioneers and settlers who were eager to have a multi-
purpose how-to guide to assist them in everyday life.
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