The Coffee House: A Cultural History
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Book Overview
When the first coffeehouse opened in London in 1652, customers were bewildered by this strange new drink from Turkey--hot, bitter, and black as soot. But those who tried coffee were soon won over, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0297843192
ISBN13:9780297843191
Release Date:October 2004
Publisher:George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Length:304 Pages
Weight:1.48 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 8.5" x 9.5"
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A scholarly review of coffee through history
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Ellis's book was the first in a now frothy wave of books on the current phenomenom of coffee houses sweeping the globe. Its a good read - full of factual information, but with touches of sardonic wit and a great ability to generate memorial lines that succinctly sum up the period. Fantastic info on historical relevance to the fight against the political ruling class in Britain in the 18th century. Well-brewed, without a hogoe of sirreverence...
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