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LoC No.: 48035832

Title: The Gourmet's Guide to London

Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free
Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking
to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's,
educational materials,...) Images generously made available
by the Internet Archive.

Summary: "The Gourmet's Guide to London" by Lieut.-Col. Newnham-Davis is a culinary guidebook written in the early 20th century. The book explores various restaurants and pubs in London, focusing on establishments that offer good value and are notable for their history, setting, or chefs. Through detailed descriptions, it seeks to present the diverse culinary landscape of the city, catering to the tastes of both locals and tourists alike. The opening of the book sets the stage for its exploration of British cuisine, beginning with a discussion on traditional English fare. It describes the quintessential elements of a "typical good old English dinner" and emphasizes the significance of classic dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The author reflects on his personal experiences with various stations of British cooking, presenting a nostalgic view of dining that honors culinary tradition while acknowledging the evolving landscape of London's food culture. This introduction invites readers to join him on a gastronomic journey through London, highlighting the importance of food in social and cultural settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newnham-Davis, Lieut.-Col. (Nathaniel), 1854-1917

EBook No.: 53304

Published: Oct 17, 2016

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: Restaurants -- England -- London -- Guidebooks

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 48035832

Title: The Gourmet's Guide to London

Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free
Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking
to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's,
educational materials,...) Images generously made available
by the Internet Archive.

Summary: "The Gourmet's Guide to London" by Lieut.-Col. Newnham-Davis is a culinary guidebook written in the early 20th century. The book explores various restaurants and pubs in London, focusing on establishments that offer good value and are notable for their history, setting, or chefs. Through detailed descriptions, it seeks to present the diverse culinary landscape of the city, catering to the tastes of both locals and tourists alike. The opening of the book sets the stage for its exploration of British cuisine, beginning with a discussion on traditional English fare. It describes the quintessential elements of a "typical good old English dinner" and emphasizes the significance of classic dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The author reflects on his personal experiences with various stations of British cooking, presenting a nostalgic view of dining that honors culinary tradition while acknowledging the evolving landscape of London's food culture. This introduction invites readers to join him on a gastronomic journey through London, highlighting the importance of food in social and cultural settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newnham-Davis, Lieut.-Col. (Nathaniel), 1854-1917

EBook No.: 53304

Published: Oct 17, 2016

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: Restaurants -- England -- London -- Guidebooks

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.