Read Anywhere and on Any Device!

Subscribe to Read | $0.00

Join today and start reading your favorite books for Free!

Create Free Account

The Story of Food: An Illustrated History of Everything We Eat

D.K. Publishing

3.9/5 ( ratings)

From the fish that started a war to the pope poisoned with chocolate, discover the fascinating stories behind the origins, traditions, and uses of our food.

Explore the tales, symbolism, and traditions that come wrapped up in the food on our plates - food that not only feeds our bodies but also makes up our culture. The Story of Food is a sumptuously illustrated exploration of our millennia-old relationship with nearly 200 foods.

A true celebration of food in all its forms, this book explores the early efforts of humans in their quest for sustenance through the stories of individual foods. Covering all food types including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and herbs and spices, this fascinating reference provides the facts on all aspects of a food's history.

Discover how foods have become a part of our culture, from their origins and how they are eaten to their place in world cuisine today.

Pages: 360

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Release: May 01, 2018

ISBN: 146547336X

ISBN 13: 9781465473363

The Story of Food: An Illustrated History of Everything We Eat

D.K. Publishing

3.9/5 ( ratings)

From the fish that started a war to the pope poisoned with chocolate, discover the fascinating stories behind the origins, traditions, and uses of our food.

Explore the tales, symbolism, and traditions that come wrapped up in the food on our plates - food that not only feeds our bodies but also makes up our culture. The Story of Food is a sumptuously illustrated exploration of our millennia-old relationship with nearly 200 foods.

A true celebration of food in all its forms, this book explores the early efforts of humans in their quest for sustenance through the stories of individual foods. Covering all food types including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and herbs and spices, this fascinating reference provides the facts on all aspects of a food's history.

Discover how foods have become a part of our culture, from their origins and how they are eaten to their place in world cuisine today.

Pages: 360

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Release: May 01, 2018

ISBN: 146547336X

ISBN 13: 9781465473363

More books from D.K. Publishing

Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife

4.4/5 ( ratings)

Laid-Back Camp, Vol. 2

4.2/5 ( ratings)

History of the World Map by Map

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Knowledge Encyclopedia

4.4/5 ( ratings)

A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult

The Feminism Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

4.1/5 ( ratings)

How Food Works: The Facts Visually Explained

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Timelines of Everything

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Touch and Feel: 123

4.4/5 ( ratings)

The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures

4.4/5 ( ratings)

Timelines of History (Smithsonian)

4.3/5 ( ratings)

The Civil War: A Visual History

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Star Wars: Blast Off!

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Embroidery: A Step-by-Step Guide to More Than 200 Stitches

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Horse (Eyewitness Books)

3.9/5 ( ratings)

The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales

My Mixed Emotions: Help Your Kids Handle Their Feelings

4.3/5 ( ratings)

Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom

4.6/5 ( ratings)

Fish: A Tale about Ridding the Ocean of Plastic Pollution

The Periodic Table Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Elements

4.4/5 ( ratings)

Rate this book!

Write a review?