An Edible History of Humanity by Tom Standage

An Edible History of Humanity

Tom Standage

269 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

nonfiction history science informative slow-paced

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The bestselling author of A History of the World in 6 Glasses charts the enlightening history of humanity through the foods we eat. More than simply sustenance, food historically has been a kind of technology, changing the course of human progress...

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informative 100%
reflective 26%
challenging 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

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medium 34%
fast 13%

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