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Title:
The Food of the Gods
A Popular Account of Cocoa
Note: Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Karen Dalrymple, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Food of the Gods" by Brandon Head is a popular account of cocoa written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the multifaceted aspects of cocoa, exploring its nutritional value, growth, cultivation, and historical significance. The book positions cocoa not only as a delightful beverage but also as a vital food source with substantial health benefits. The opening of the book emphasizes cocoa's nourishing and stimulating properties, illustrating its elevation to "the food of the gods" by Linnæus. It discusses the remarkable qualities of cocoa compared to other beverages, highlighting its potential to replace more conventional food options, especially for infants and invalids. The author reveals the rich history and cultural significance of cocoa, beginning with its roots in ancient civilizations and tracing its journey to contemporary society. The text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of cocoa's cultivation, preparation, and the myriad of flavors and uses that have developed around this versatile ingredient. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Head, Brandon
EBook No.: 16035
Published: Jun 10, 2005
Downloads: 619
Language: English
Subject: Cocoa
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Food of the Gods
A Popular Account of Cocoa
Note: Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Karen Dalrymple, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Food of the Gods" by Brandon Head is a popular account of cocoa written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the multifaceted aspects of cocoa, exploring its nutritional value, growth, cultivation, and historical significance. The book positions cocoa not only as a delightful beverage but also as a vital food source with substantial health benefits. The opening of the book emphasizes cocoa's nourishing and stimulating properties, illustrating its elevation to "the food of the gods" by Linnæus. It discusses the remarkable qualities of cocoa compared to other beverages, highlighting its potential to replace more conventional food options, especially for infants and invalids. The author reveals the rich history and cultural significance of cocoa, beginning with its roots in ancient civilizations and tracing its journey to contemporary society. The text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of cocoa's cultivation, preparation, and the myriad of flavors and uses that have developed around this versatile ingredient. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Head, Brandon
EBook No.: 16035
Published: Jun 10, 2005
Downloads: 619
Language: English
Subject: Cocoa
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.