Project Gutenberg 2023-01-22 Public domain in the USA. 544 Doran, Dr. (John) 1807 1878 Doran, John Doran, Dr. John 12031907 Table traits, with something on them $aUnited Kingdom :$bRichard Bentley,$c1854. Susan Skinner, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Table Traits, With Something on Them" by Dr. Doran is a collection of essays and observations written in the mid-19th century that explore culinary topics, dining practices, and cultural philosophies surrounding food and drink. The book delves into various aspects of dietary customs, from ancient civilizations to contemporary society, and is intertwined with anecdotes, proverbs, and literary references to highlight the significance of meals in social life. The opening of the work includes a prologue titled "The Legend of Amphitryon," which discusses the mythical figure who represents the host at the dining table. Through a blend of humor and classical references, the author recounts the legend of Amphitryon, integrating themes of hospitality, love, and jealousy as he navigates the narrative of ancient mythology. Following this, the text transitions to considerations of diet and digestion, suggesting that the effectiveness of a meal is not solely dependent on its ingredients but also on how it is consumed and appreciated. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of various food customs, their historical resonance, and the art of enjoying sustenance in a reflective manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/tabletraitswiths1854dora/ 20210207070540doran 1854 GB Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gastronomy TX Text Category: Humour Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Cooking & Drinking 1157213 2025-06-27T12:43:51.095661 text/html 1131860 2024-10-19T03:53:47 text/html 774969 2025-06-27T12:44:03.556050 application/epub+zip 774941 2025-06-27T12:43:53.373553 application/epub+zip 618067 2025-06-27T12:43:52.155600 application/epub+zip 1229627 2025-06-27T12:44:11.481973 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1155806 2025-06-27T12:44:02.475038 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1045860 2025-06-27T12:43:49.473638 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1025849 2024-10-19T03:53:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15860 2025-06-27T12:44:11.628965 application/rdf+xml 17650 2025-06-27T12:43:52.491584 image/jpeg 2815 2025-06-27T12:43:52.321553 image/jpeg 1242635 2025-06-27T12:43:51.197606 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 en.wikipedia