A Curious History of Food and Drink
A Curious History of Food and Drink
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An offbeat, amusing and erudite history of food and drink.
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A Curious History of Food and Drink by Ian Crofton
Ever wondered where noodles came from? How Worcester Sauce was invented? Or even who the 'Cucumber King of Burma' was? Beginning with the hippo soup eaten in Africa in 6000 BC, through to the dangerous blowfish enjoyed in contemporary Japan, A Curious History of Food and Drink reveals the bizarre origins of the food and drink consumed throughout history. From the pheasant brains and flamingo tongues scoffed by the Roman emperor Vitellius, to the unusual uses of liquorice (once a treatment for sore feet) - Ian Crofton makes use of original sources - including journals, cookbooks and manuals - to reveal the bizarre, entertaining and informative stories behind the delicacies enjoyed by our ancestors.
A former editor-in-chief of The Guinness Encyclopedia, Ian Crofton's authorial credits include Brewer's Britain and Ireland (2005) and the forthcoming 2nd edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable (with John Ayto). He lives in North London with his family.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781782069409 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782069402 |
| Titre | A Curious History of Food and Drink |
| Auteur | Ian Crofton |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Hardback |
| Éditeur | Quercus Publishing |
| Année de publication | 2013-10-24 |
| Nombre de pages | 336 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
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