Spices: A Global History

(Hardback)

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Focusing on the five premier spices black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and the chili pepper and also relating the stories of many others, Spices tracks spices' influence as they travelled through the globe. Containing many illustrations and incidents from spice history, this is a zesty, readable portrayal of this essential aspect of culinary history.

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'[a] pocket-sized gem ... Czarra's step by step guide to spices explaining the origins of spices, where they are grown and the many and various uses, aside from culinary, to which they are put is riveting.' - Asian Affairs 'This highly readable history of spices traces their origins in the ancient world through to the present day. As part of Reaktion Books' Edible series this will appeal to anyone interested in the history of food ... The history is engrossing ... The book is also well illustrated with 58 different images, including 33 in colour. These include maps, paintings and detailed botanical drawings ... This title and the entire Edible series are highly recommended.' - Oxford Vegetarians 'a riveting read.' - MostlyFood.co.uk

Author Bio

Fred Czarra is an author, editor, educator and historian based in Maryland. He has published widely in the field of education.