ISBN10: 0517884046, ISBN13: 9780517884041, [publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York] Softcover Paperback. An enthralling world history of food from prehistoric times to the present. A favorite of gastronomes and history buffs alike, Food in History is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling insights--like what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of America, and how food has influenced population growth and urban expansion. Surveys the evolution of man's diverse gastronomic habits, customs, and traditions against their cultural and historical background. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
[Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1995]
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Broadway Books 5/10/1995 Paperback or Softback New in New jacket Food in History (Paperback or Softback)

pb. Good+. All pages and cover are intact. Possible minor highlighting and marginalia. Ships from an indie bookstore in NYC. ISBN 0517884046 9780517884041 [US]