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The Faber Book of Food Colin Spencer

The Faber Book of Food By Colin Spencer

The Faber Book of Food by Colin Spencer


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Summary

Looks at different types of food, not merely gastronomic pleasures but also the lack of them. The book spans the pleasures of the table, culinary disasters, rivalry and snobbery, pretension and generosity from Babylonian times to the present day.

The Faber Book of Food Summary

The Faber Book of Food by Colin Spencer

This book is about different types of food, not merely gastronomic pleasures but also the lack of them. In order to illuminate our understanding of food and eating, the editors have plundered novels, memoirs and diaries, travel and recipe books, lectures, essays and philosophy. The book spans the pleasures of the table, culinary disasters, rivalry and snobbery, pretension and generosity from Babylonian times to the present day.

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GOR013565426
9780571164677
0571164676
The Faber Book of Food by Colin Spencer
Used - Like New
Hardback
Faber & Faber
19940302
567
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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