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| Author | Soyer, Alexis, 1809-1858 |
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| LoC No. | 07028286 |
| Title | The Pantropheon; Or, History of Food, Its Preparation, from the Earliest Ages of the World |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Pantropheon; Or, History of Food, Its Preparation, from the Earliest Ages" by A. Soyer is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the evolution of food and cooking practices throughout history, delving into various cultures and their culinary traditions. It aims to provide insights into how dietary customs have shaped societies and reflects on humanity's relationship with food from ancient times to the author's contemporary period. The opening of the work introduces the theme of culinary history, highlighting the essential role of food in the daily lives of people, alongside the acknowledgment of historical battles and politics. Soyer discusses how significant agricultural practices and the preparation of food have influenced civilization, drawing parallels between ancient societies and their gastronomic choices. He emphasizes the importance of studying historical writings and cultural customs related to food, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of various food sources, preparation methods, and the culinary arts across different eras and cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Food |
| Subject | Cooking |
| Subject | Gastronomy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51259 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 119 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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