Authored by various experts, this vintage series of books reveals how to create traditional British sweets, long-loved by young and old, and is sure to delight anyone with an interest in old-time confectionary. This edition addresses the boiled sweet, from the acid drop and peppermint twist to lemon barley sugar and the honey drop. Full contents: Confectionery – Boiled Sweets – Coating Syrup – Caramel Syrup – Acid Drops – Barley Sugar – Cocoanut Drops – Edinburgh Rock – Lozenges – Twist – Peppermint Twist – Rainbow Twist – Peppermint Drops – Rose Rock – Victoria, Alexandria, and Albertrocks, Etc. – Horehound or Montpellier Drops – Horehound Candy – Lemon Barley Sugar – Barley Sugar Drops – Honey Drops – Clove, Brown Acid, Black Jack, Etc. – White Acid, Rose Acid, Sticks, Etc. – Small Bulls’ Eyes and Nelson Balls. We are republishing this charming, classic text in a high quality, affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction.