The story of food : an illustrated history of everything we eat.
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Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018.
Format
Book
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
360 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Status
Main Library - Adult
641.3 Sto
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Oliver La Farge - Adult
641.3 Sto
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Southside - Display
641.3 Sto
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Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English

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"Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited."--Title page verso.
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"This glorious visual celebration of food in all its forms reveals the extraordinary cultural impact of the foods we eat, explores the early efforts of humans in their quest for sustenance, and tells the fascinating stories behind individual foods. With profiles of the most culturally and historically interesting foods of all types, from nuts and grains, fruits and vegetables, and meat and fish, to herbs and spices, this fascinating culinary historical reference provides the facts on all aspects of each food's unique story. Feature spreads shine a spotlight on influential international cuisines and the local foods that built them. The Story of Food explains how foods have become the cornerstone of our culture, from their origins to how they are eaten and their place in world cuisine."--Amazon.com.

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