Project Gutenberg 2006-08-18 Public domain in the USA. 297 Knapp, Arthur William Cocoa and Chocolate: Their History from Plantation to Consumer Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Annika Feilbach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Cocoa and Chocolate: Their History from Plantation to Consumer" by Arthur W. Knapp is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the journey of cacao from its cultivation to its transformation into chocolate products, intended for the general reader rather than specialists. It delves into the history, cultivation, and manufacturing processes involved in creating chocolate, addressing both scientific and cultural aspects of this beloved commodity. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to fill a gap in literature surrounding cacao and chocolate by providing accessible information for non-specialists. Knapp explains the various terms related to cacao, cocoa, and chocolate while emphasizing their historical significance. He begins with a sketch of the fascinating history of chocolate, referencing its deep roots in Aztec culture and its introduction to Europe by Spanish conquistadors. Through anecdotes and vivid imagery, the text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of cacao cultivation, its economic importance, and the diverse influences shaping its journey to becoming a cherished consumer product. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Cocoa Chocolate SB Text Technology Category: History - Other Category: Cooking & Drinking 431088 2025-08-08T07:32:33.007910 text/html 402972 2006-08-18T08:28:10 text/html 16058425 2025-08-08T07:32:52.749770 application/epub+zip 16019370 2025-08-08T07:32:38.534873 application/epub+zip 205855 2025-08-08T07:32:35.952850 application/epub+zip 16270636 2025-08-08T07:33:02.677257 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 16227912 2025-08-08T07:32:48.197801 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 390010 2022-09-09T07:29:24.080530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288983 2025-08-08T07:32:30.727912 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 288649 2006-08-18T08:28:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 288762 2006-08-18T08:28:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20081 2025-08-08T07:33:02.971229 application/rdf+xml 24512 2025-08-08T07:32:36.538839 image/jpeg 4427 2025-08-08T07:32:36.250844 image/jpeg 109492 2006-08-18T08:28:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 15287046 2006-08-18T08:28:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 109385 2006-08-18T08:28:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 15405187 2025-08-08T07:32:33.550901 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog