Peter Lund Simmonds

The Commercial Dictionary of Trade Products, Manufacturing and Technical Terms

With a Definition of the Moneys, Weights, and Measures, of All Countri

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Instructive in the history of trade and technology, this 1867 enlarged edition of Simmonds' 1858 dictionary contains over 22,000 entries.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 476
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juli 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 666g
• ISBN-13: 9781108069274
• ISBN-10: 1108069274
• Artikelnr.: 41377090

Autorenporträt

Peter Lund Simmonds, a prolific 19th-century writer and editor, authored the noteworthy work "The Curiosities of Food: Or, The Dainties and Delicacies of Different Nations Obtained from the Animal Kingdom." Simmonds became an English author, agriculturalist, and advocate for technological advancements in agriculture in the course of the Victorian era. In his masterful book, "The Curiosities of Food," Simmonds explores the fascinating and diverse global of culinary delights from diverse cultures. The subtitle, "Or The Dainties And Delicacies Of Different Nations Obtained From The Animal Kingdom," guidelines at the focal point at the animal nation as a source of diverse and uncommon ingredients. Simmonds in all likelihood takes readers on a gastronomic journey, detailing specific and curious culinary practices, elements, and dishes from around the globe. The book may delve into the ancient, cultural, and medical factors of meals, offering insights into the ways specific societies have harnessed the bounty of the animal country for sustenance and satisfaction. Simmonds, recognized for his know-how in agricultural and culinary topics, may additionally have infused the book with a blend of clinical inquiry and an appreciation for the wealthy tapestry of world food traditions.