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2003-07-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Muskett, Philip E.
1909
The Art of Living in Australia
Together with Three Hundred Australian Cookery Recipes and Accessory Kitchen Information by Mrs. H. Wicken
This etext was prepared by Col Choat
"The Art of Living in Australia" by Philip E. Muskett is a guidebook written in the late 19th century. This work explores the unique dietary and lifestyle challenges faced by Australians due to their semi-tropical climate, stressing the importance of adapting food habits to better suit the environment. Muskett aims to encourage the use of local produce, including fish, vegetables, and salads, while also advocating for the potential of the Australian wine industry. The opening of the book lays a foundation for Muskett's central thesis: Australians often neglect the benefits of their climate in terms of food production and consumption choices. Muskett highlights the excessive reliance on meat and tea, while expressing disappointment over the lack of market gardening, fishing industries, and the limited variety of vegetables consumed. He reflects on his research process, suggesting improvements to traditional food habits in Australia, which could enhance public health and develop local food industries. The text establishes an implicit call to action for a broader acceptance and integration of healthier dietary practices in the Australian lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Hygiene
Health
Cooking, Australian
Australia -- Social life and customs
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Australia
Cookbooks and Cooking
Category: Cooking & Drinking
Category: Health & Medicine
Category: Nutrition
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