An Outline on the History of Cookery (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- An Outline on the History of Cookery (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Anna Barrows
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0267793979
- ISBN 13
- 9780267793976
- Item weight
- 265 grams
Explore how cooking grew with humankind and how food shaped society.
This non-fiction work offers a historical look at cookery, organized as a clear, classroom‑friendly outline. It traces how people secured, preserved, prepared, and consumed food, and shows how these four processes changed with climate, shelter, fire, and utensils. The book moves through prehistoric times to medieval Europe, explaining how cultures influenced meals, table service, and dining rituals along the way.
Structured for study, the outline breaks into four parts and includes a bibliography and suggested topics for investigation. It highlights how religion, war, trade, and monastic life affected what people ate and how they cooked. Real-world examples and periods—from ancient kitchens to medieval banquets—bring the history of cookery to life without losing sight of everyday cooking and eating.
- Four fundamental food processes: securing, preserving, preparing, and consuming
- Three stages of civilization and the idea of cultural “waves” of progress
- Influences that shaped medieval dining: monasteries, warfare, and cross-cultural exchange
- Era-by-era look at food, utensils, and table service across France, Spain, Italy, and England
Ideal for readers interested in food history, home arts, and the evolution of everyday meals.
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