- Published by
- Muhammad's Mosque of Islam No. 2, American, founded 1972
- Written by
- Muhammad, Elijah, American, 1897 - 1975
- Date
- 1972
- Medium
- paper, ink, and adhesive
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 3/8 × 5 5/8 × 1/16 in. (21.3 × 14.3 × 0.2 cm)
- Description
- This hardback book is wrapped in a loosely attached sheet of plastic taped to the inside of the covers with large strips of brown, woven tape. The front cover features a cream background framed by a thin brown border. A small photographic portrait of Elijah Muhammad is in the top right corner of the cream section. To the left and above the portrait are two small blocks of text which read [FROM GOD IN PERSON/MASTER FARD MUHAMMAD/By ELIJAH/MUHAMMAD/Messenger of Allah]. The bottom two thirds of the front cover are filled with large black letters which read [BOOK/No. 2/HOW TO/EAT/TO LIVE]. Surrounding the text are illustrations of vegetables, fruit, and birds.
- Place printed
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Books and Published Materials
- Type
- hardcover books
- Topic
- Cooking and dining
- Islam
- Religion
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Malcolm Ali
- Object number
- 2015.24.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




