Moveable feasts : the history, science, and lore of food / by Gregory McNamee.
Moveable feasts : the history, science, and lore of food / by Gregory McNamee.
Moveable feasts : the history, science, and lore of food / by Gregory McNamee.
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Publisher
Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2007.
Date
2007.
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Language
English
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Physical content
xvii, 194, [1] p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Introduction -- Almond -- Amaranth -- Apple -- Artichoke -- Asparagus -- Banana -- Basil -- Broccoli -- Cantaloupe -- Carrot -- Chile -- Corn -- Cranberry -- Eggplant -- Garlic -- Grape -- Honey -- Lettuce -- Okra -- Olive -- Onion -- Orange -- Pear -- Pineapple -- Potato -- Rice -- Spinach -- Tomat...
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Publisher
Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2007.
Place of Publication
Connecticut
Date Published
2007.
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Summary
"Food has functioned both as a source of continuity and a subject of adaptation over the course of human history. But how did humans discover how to grow and consume these foods in the first place? How were they chosen over competing foods? How did they come to be so important to us? In this charming and frequently surprising compendium, Gregory Mc...
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Moveable feasts : the history, science, and lore of food / by Gregory McNamee.
Spine title
Moveable feasts.
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Formerly CIP.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Other version (online)
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74VKJLXEZbEb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKJLXEZbEb
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ISBN
0275989313 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9780275989316 (hbk. : alk. paper)
DDC
641.3
MMS ID
991022194129702626
