Call number
Publication
New York: Routledge, 2002
Pages
xxi; 394
Description
In a natural, cultural, and artistic history of our favorite mood enhancer, the authors show how caffeine was discovered, its early uses, and the unexpected parts it has played in medicine, religion, painting, poetry, learning, and love. 50 halftones & line drawings.
Awards
Andre Simon Award (Winner — 2001)
James Beard Foundation Award (Nominee — Reference — 2002)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
xxi, 394 p.; 10.2 inches
ISBN
0415927234 / 9780415927239
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LibraryThing member Allensabode
Not bad. Some interesting facts about the prevelance of caffeine. I think they were a little loose with their footnotes at time (meaning I wish they would have footnoted a few other things) and they were a little off here and there - but I think it was pretty solid.