Bittersweet (Hardcover)

World Food Program

ISBN 10: 1911487930 / ISBN 13: 9781911487937

Published by Medina Publishing Ltd, 2024

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Hardcover. Bittersweet, A Story of Food and Yemen is a captivating exploration of Yemens rich culinary heritage. Authored by Bangladeshi photographer, Sayed Asif Mahmud, with contributions from Marta Colburn and Jessica Olney, this visually stunning book takes the readers on a soulful discovery of how food is intricately woven into the fabric of Yemeni identity, portraying everyday practices, cooking techniques, and livelihoods against the backdrop of Yemens unique landscapes, architecture, and heart-warming gatherings.Through evocative photographs and meticulous research, the book delves into the origins, development and transformations of Yemeni culinary traditions. It explores the cultural significance of food in Yemens history, touching on factors like agriculture, trade, and identity, bringing the unique cuisine of Yemen alive for specialists, food enthusiasts and those invited to appreciate the dignity and perseverance of the Yemeni people and support them through a spirit of solidarity and respect. An exploration of Yemens rich culinary heritage. Dive into the origins, developments and transformations of Yemeni culinary traditions as evocative photography and meticulous research portray everyday practices, cooking techniques, and livelihoods against the backdrop of Yemens unique landscapes, architecture and heartwarming gatherings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bittersweet (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Medina Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1911487930
• ISBN 13: 9781911487937
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Embark on a gripping journey through the life of Tippu Tip, a pioneering 19th-century ivory trader whose exploits left an indelible mark on East and Central Africa. A charismatic Afro-Arab figure, Tippu Tip's tale unfolds against the backdrop of European exploration and imperial ambitions. As he ventures into the Congo basin and aligns with famous explorers like Livingstone and Stanley, his narrative becomes a shocking odyssey of wealth, influence, and ruthless determination. Stuart Laing's meticulously researched narrative draws on Tippu Tip's autobiography and contemporary sources, offering a vivid portrayal of this intent individual. From the redrawing of African territories by British and German powers to the encroachment of the Belgian empire, Tippu Tip's fate intertwines with the shifting sands of history. This groundbreaking exploration not only captures the essence of Tippu Tip's life but paints a vivid picture of the 19th-century African stage. With a rich tapestry of characters and unbelievable exploits, the book invites both specialists and general readers into a world of intrigue, ambition, and adventure.

About the Author

Stuart Laing had his first career in the British diplomatic service, specializing in Arab affairs. After working in Saudi Arabia (twice) and Egypt, he was Ambassador in Oman and then in Kuwait. Since 2008 he has been Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where – in between his duties to the College and the University – he has researched and written on British-Omani history, and the abolition of slavery in East Africa and the Indian Ocean.