This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 07028286
Title: The Pantropheon; Or, History of Food, Its Preparation, from the Earliest Ages of the World
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Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Soyer, Alexis, 1809-1858
EBook No.: 51259
Published: Feb 21, 2016
Downloads: 385
Language: English
Subject: Food
Subject: Cooking
Subject: Gastronomy
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07028286
Title: The Pantropheon; Or, History of Food, Its Preparation, from the Earliest Ages of the World
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Soyer, Alexis, 1809-1858
EBook No.: 51259
Published: Feb 21, 2016
Downloads: 385
Language: English
Subject: Food
Subject: Cooking
Subject: Gastronomy
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.