Project Gutenberg 2020-06-08 Public domain in the USA. 591 Ellwanger, George H. (George Herman) 1848 1906 Ellwanger, George Herman 02026094 The Pleasures of the Table An Account of Gastronomy from Ancient Days to Present Times. With a History of Its Literature, Schools, and Most Distinguished Artists; Together With Some Special Recipes, and Views Concerning the Aesthetics of Dinners and Dinner-giving Introductory -- Cookery among the ancients -- With Lucullus and Apicius -- The Renaissance of cookery -- Old English dishes -- L'Almanach des Gourmands -- A German Speisekarte -- The school of Savarin -- From Carême to Dumas -- The cook's confrère -- American vs. English cookery -- At table with the clergy -- Sundry guides to good cheer -- Of sauces -- The spoils of the cover -- Two esculents par excellence -- Sallets and salads -- Sweets to the sweet -- Bibliography. Produced by Karin Spence, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Pleasures of the Table" by George H. Ellwanger is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich history of gastronomy, detailing its evolution, literature, esteemed chefs, and the philosophy surrounding the enjoyment of food. The text shifts focus beyond mere recipes to explore the aesthetic and cultural significance of dining throughout various epochs, emphasizing the artistry associated with cookery. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the art of cooking, suggesting that while modern advancements have enhanced culinary techniques, many still struggle with dietary-related ailments. Ellwanger reflects on the deep connection between nutrition, health, and the enjoyment of food, emphasizing that cooking is both an essential skill and an art that has evolved from ancient times. He points out that, rather than a desire for more instruction on practical cookery, the world needs a curated collection of the best recipes and insights from culinary history. The narrative establishes a foundation for the chapters that will follow, hinting at tales from antiquity and the grandeur of dining through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gastronomy TX Text Category: History - Other Category: Cooking & Drinking 1019212 2025-07-24T14:51:18.564646 text/html 1016372 2020-06-13T10:44:48 text/html 6244328 2025-07-24T14:51:36.314593 application/epub+zip 5423617 2025-07-24T14:51:21.892703 application/epub+zip 486216 2025-07-24T14:51:20.110659 application/epub+zip 5691443 2025-07-24T14:51:46.152526 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5610786 2025-07-24T14:51:34.382756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 682398 2022-09-28T05:28:26.738143 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 827168 2025-07-24T14:51:15.688654 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 827718 2020-06-13T10:44:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18897 2025-07-24T14:51:46.338498 application/rdf+xml 13646 2025-07-24T14:51:20.335655 image/jpeg 1829 2025-07-24T14:51:20.239626 image/jpeg 335850 2020-06-13T10:45:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 5765767 2020-06-13T10:45:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 5797155 2025-07-24T14:51:18.861629 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