Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke (eBook)

Unveiling the Secrets of 17th Century Chocolate: A Historical Journey into the Origin, Preparation, and Cultural Significance

Antonio Colmenero De Ledesma (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
128 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766462750-6 (EAN)

Infos

Antonio Colmenero de Ledesma's 'Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke' is a pioneering work that explores the history, preparation, and medicinal properties of chocolate in the 17th century. Written in a scholarly and informative style, the book provides detailed instructions on how to make chocolate from scratch, highlighting its cultural significance and potential health benefits. This book is considered a significant contribution to the literature on chocolate, shedding light on its introduction to European society and its transformation from a traditional Mesoamerican beverage to a popular commodity. Colmenero de Ledesma's meticulous research and eloquent prose make this work a valuable resource for historians, food enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the origins of chocolate. The book also serves as a fascinating glimpse into the early modern period and the exchange of goods and ideas between different cultures.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.11.2019
• Übersetzer: James Wadsworth
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: 17th century literature • Chocolate • Culinary history • early literature on chocolate • Early works to 1800 • Exploration literature • food and drink in literature • Historical Beverages • historical recipes • history of chocolate • Natural history General • spanish authors • Spanish Literature