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4 Burnside Cooking and Food- Historical Food and Cooking
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Food in History

by Reay Tannahill

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An enthralling world history of food from prehistoric times to the present. A favorite of gastronomes and history buffs alike, Food in History is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling insights--like what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of America, and how food has influenced population growth and urban expansion.
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chef3, September 23, 2008 (view all comments by chef3)
This book is an absolute MUST have for any student of the Culinary Arts, chef, or food buff. It is enlightening on every level, and easy to read. I have found no other book as important as this one on the human history of food.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780517884041
Author:
Tannahill, Reay
Publisher:
Three Rivers Press (CA)
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
History
Subject:
Food
Subject:
Dinners and dining
Subject:
Food habits
Subject:
Food -- History.
Copyright:
1988
Edition Number:
1st paperback ed.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references p. 397-409.
Series Volume:
no.126
Publication Date:
May 1995
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
902x602x115 124
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