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Food in Antiquity: A Survey of the Diet of Early Peoples (EXPANDED)
✍️ Brothwell, Don R
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📝 Description: Food in Antiquity: A Survey of the Diet of Early Peoples (EXPANDED)
This world-wide survey of the eating and drinking habits of early peoples covers a broad geographical range, from the early populations of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas to Mediterranean cultures. From meat, insects, vegetables, and fruits to cooking oils and beverages, each source of sustenance is described in terms of who consumed it, how it was prepared, and how it spread from its region of origin. 254 illustrations.
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This expanded edition serves as a robust reference for those interested in the archaeological and anthropological roots of diet. It is not a practical guide for contemporary cooking, nor does it offer narrative flair or personal anecdotes. Readers seeking quick recipes or lively storytelling will likely find its academic tone dry and its scope too broad for deep engagement with any single culture. However, for those who appreciate dense, illustrative surveys of how early peoples navigated their food sources, it stands as a necessary, if somewhat detached, resource on the shelf of food history.
