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  • Hops: Their History, Botany, Chemistry and Medicinal Uses

    Peter Lund Simmonds (1814-1897), a Danish-born newsagent and journalist who lived in England. Alongside his editorial career, he was also interested in food, agriculture, international trade and polar exploration, and published several scientific studies. Originally published in 1877, this antique text contains information on the history, botanical characteristics, chemical properties and ... Leer más

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  • Coffee and Chicory

    Enriched edition. Their culture, chemical composition, preparation for market, and consumption, with simple tests for detecting adulteration, and practical hints for the producer and consumer

    In "Coffee and Chicory," P. L. Simmonds skillfully weaves a narrative that delves deep into the complexities of identity, societal expectations, and the bittersweet nature of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant, yet tumultuous 19th-century New Orleans, the author employs a rich, lyrical style that echoes the city's own cacophony of cultures. The intermingling of coffee and ... Leer más

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  • The Cultivation of Hops in England, Europe, America, Australasia and India.

    This volume contains a detailed and informative guide to the cultivation of hops in England, Europe, America, Australasia and India. Full of invaluable information and useful tips, this book is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in brewing, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents Include: “Systems of Cultivation”, “Cultivation and ... Leer más

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  • The Curiosities of Food

    Or the Dainties and Delicacies of Different Nations Obtained from the Animal Kingdom

    Originally published in London in 1859, this rare treasure of culinary history was recently brought to light in the award-winning Oxford Companion to Food, whose author, Alan Davidson, used it as a primary reference in researching some of the more obscure foodstuffs consumed across the globe. Davidson writes that "[CURIOSITIES] is in all probability the first attempt to write a general worldwide ... Leer más

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  • The Voyage of the Beagle

    When HMS Beagle sailed out of Devonport on 27 December 1831, Charles Darwin was twenty-two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime. His journal, here reprinted in a shortened form, shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology, natural history, people, places and events. Volcanoes in the Galapagos, the Gossamer spider of Patagonia and the Australasian coral reefs – all are ... Leer más

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  • The French Garden - A Diary and Manual of Intensive Cultivation or Market Gardening

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  • The Voyage of the Beagle

    The Voyage of the Beagle is a title commonly given to the book written by Charles Darwin as his Journal and Remarks, bringing him considerable fame and respect. The title refers to the second survey expedition of the ship HMS Beagle, which set sail from Plymouth Sound on 27 December 1831 under the command of Captain Robert FitzRoy, R.N..While the expedition was originally planned to last two years ... Leer más

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  • Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information

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    This is one the first and most important books about 18th century Malaysia and covers a wide array of topics from Malaysian culture and history to nature and wildlife. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Malaysia.A century and a half after it was first published, this book remains one of the great classics of natural history and travel—perhaps the greatest. Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 ... Leer más

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