looking for an

old southern cook book,do you know of a good one?

Joy of Cooking is a good place to start.

Southern Living if you're looking for mass market type cookbook.

Walter Jetton’s
LBJ Barbecue cook book

Go to the local library. They often have all kind of cookbooks like you want.

Cotton Country Cookbook has some great recipes. Got copy for wedding gift many years ago and still use it often.