A history of food

by Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat

Other authorsAnthea Bell (Translator)
Paperback, 1994

Status

Available

Publication

Oxford : Blackwell, 1994.

Description

The story of cuisine and the social history of eating is a fascinating one, and Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat covers all its aspects in this classic history.New expanded edition of a classic book, originally published to great critical acclaim from Raymond Blanc, The New York Times, The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent and moreTells the story of man's relationship with food from earliest times to the present dayIncludes a new foreword by acclaimed food writer Betty Fussell, a preface by the author, updated bibliography, and a new chapter bringing the story up

User reviews

LibraryThing member jontseng
Not comprehensive and obviously Francophile, but contains many fascinating nooks and crannies, particularly for Francophiles.

Language

Original language

French

Barcode

1854
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