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Spice : The History of a Temptation
Spice The History of a Temptation
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A brilliant, original history of the spice trade—and the appetites that fueled it. — It was in search of the fabled Spice Islands and their cloves that Magellan charted the first circumnavigation of the globe. Vasco da Gama sailed the dangerous waters around Africa to India on a quest for Christians—and spices. Columbus sought gold an... more »
Author:
A brilliant, original history of the spice trade—and the appetites that fueled it. — It was in search of the fabled Spice Islands and their cloves that Magellan charted the first circumnavigation of the globe. Vasco da Gama sailed the dangerous waters around Africa to India on a quest for Christians—and spices. Columbus sought gold an... more »
ISBN-13: 9780375407215
ISBN-10: 0375407219
Publication Date: 8/10/2004
Pages: 384
Rating: 2
ISBN-10: 0375407219
Publication Date: 8/10/2004
Pages: 384
Rating: 2
4 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 9
Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 9
Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review
Genres:
- Cookbooks, Food & Wine >> Cooking by Ingredient >> Herbs, Spices & Condiments
- Cookbooks, Food & Wine >> Cooking Education & Reference >> History
- History >> World >> General
