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The Story of Food: An Illustrated History of Everything We Eat (DK A History of) Kindle Edition

by DK (Author), Giles Coren (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 237 ratings
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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.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WDZX62F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK (May 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 318319 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 362 pages
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 237 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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The book is great but the condition of the book received is not as described.It is said to be "Very Good" but it turned out to be worse than the "Good" ones I've bought or the worst amongst the used books I've ever bought.It was seriously torn at the inside of the back cover page, in addition the outside ones shown in the photo.
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Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Visually beautiful & Informative
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022
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This book makes it exciting to think about food and how it’s connected to the human story and our world. I love how it presents the topic intellectually and visually. A great coffee table book! It will excite you and make you want to eat and appreciate food more deeply.
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Ultimate Light Table Guide - Epic Childhood
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
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This book is so pretty! It has lovely texture on the cover. The book is very well written and very captivating! I love it!
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Cynthia Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2019
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I bought this for my retired produce man father for Fathers Day. He is having so much fun reading this. He is learning things he didn't know after a career in fruits and vegetables. You can read it bits and pieces so it's been real enjoyment. I picked it up to read a little to
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VonKatherine
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book... But be aware
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021
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I LOVE DK books and have been building a collection of them for our homeschool library. This includes the fascinating history of lots of different foods and where they came from, how they are used, and more. Be aware if you are using this with children though, there are several illustrations/ works of art shown that depict men and women fully unclothed. I had to color in about a dozen pictures before I let my kids look at it.
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Lily P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Got this as a gift
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2020
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She loved it! one of the best book to get with they want to learn more about food and history.
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Kenny
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
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Fun to read. Packed with information. A bit British centric but i can live with it. A bit lacking in describing the taste (flavor and texture).
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Michael Dewit
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book from DK
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019
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This is a wonderful book from DK. It is very informative and good read. Another good book from DK.
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Lily
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2019
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Extremely interesting book to read. Just the write amount of information without it being boring. I LOVE IT.
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