Sugar: A Global History by Andrew F. Smith (English) Hardcover Book

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Sugar: A Global History

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Sugar: A Global History explores sugar's reputation as one of the most beloved yet most reviled substances that humans consume. Andrew F. Smith's compelling history of the infamous ingredient is peopled with determined adventurers, relentless sugar barons and greedy plantation owners, alongside plant breeders, food processors and politicians. Smith combines historical context with the gripping stories of those who have benefited and suffered because of sugar, and he analyzes mankind's convoluted love-hate relationship with the sweetener that has such a powerful hold over us. This delightful and surprisingly action-packed book offers a layered and definitive tale of sugar, and is perfect for culinary students, food critics, chefs, or anyone who loves to bake and eat sweet treats.

Author Biography

Andrew F. Smith is the author of Hamburger (2008) and Potato (2011) in Reaktion's Edible series. He lives in New York.

Table of Contents

Prologue 1. Early Sugar History 2. New World Sugar to 1900 3. Global Sugar 4. Sugar Uses 5. Sweets and Candies 6. American Bliss 7. Sugar Blues Epilogue Recipes Select Bibliography Websites and Associations Photo Acknowledgements Index

Long Description

Sugar: A Global History explores sugar's reputation as one of the most beloved yet most reviled substances that humans consume. Andrew F. Smith's compelling history of the infamous ingredient is peopled with determined adventurers, relentless sugar barons and greedy plantation owners, alongside plant breeders, food processors and politicians. Smith combines historical context with the gripping stories of those who have benefited and suffered because of sugar, and he analyzes mankind's convoluted love-hate relationship with the sweetener that has such a powerful hold over us. This delightful and surprisingly action-packed book offers a layered and definitive tale of sugar, and is perfect for culinary students, food critics, chefs, or anyone who loves to bake and eat sweet treats.

Details ISBN1780234341 Author Andrew F. Smith Pages 128 Publisher Reaktion Books Series Edible Year 2015 ISBN-10 1780234341 ISBN-13 9781780234342 Format Hardcover Imprint Reaktion Books Subtitle A Global History Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 641.336 Illustrations 60 illustrations, 40 in colour Birth 1946 Short Title SUGAR Language English Media Book Publication Date 2015-04-01 UK Release Date 2015-04-01 NZ Release Date 2015-04-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2015-05-31 We've got this

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