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Book Review of Rituals of Dinner: The Origins, Evolution, Eccentricities, and Meaning of Table Manners

Rituals of Dinner: The Origins, Evolution, Eccentricities, and Meaning of Table Manners
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A brilliant and insightful analysis of the culture of the dinner table and all that the elements of it mean. Everything from the evolution of the fork to the significance of seating arrangements is discussed in vivid detail.