All About Coffee by William H. Ukers
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About this eBook
| Author | Ukers, William H. (William Harrison), 1873-1945 |
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| Title | All About Coffee |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "All About Coffee" by William H. Ukers is a comprehensive analysis of coffee's history, culture, and significance, written in the early 20th century. The work traverses the origins of coffee cultivation, its propagation across the globe, and its role in commerce and daily life, making it a valuable resource for both enthusiasts and professionals in the culinary and trade fields. The book likely delves into various aspects of coffee’s journey from plant to cup, emphasizing the beverage's scientific, historical, and social dimensions. At the start of the text, the author outlines his extensive research efforts, which began with travels to coffee-producing regions and continued through investigations in libraries spanning the globe. He introduces unique features of the work, such as a comprehensive thesaurus of coffee-related terminology and a chronology detailing significant historical events related to coffee. Ukers reflects on the universal appeal of coffee, its evolution from a luxury item to a staple in diets worldwide, and the ongoing debates surrounding its consumption. The opening is rich with insights into coffee's significance as not just a beverage, but as a crucial part of economies and cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Coffee |
| Subject | Coffee Industry |
| Subject | Drinking customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28500 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1499 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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