Cod: A Global History - Hardcover
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Cod: A Global History - Hardcover
$23.00
by Elisabeth Townsend (Author)
From Viking fisheries to Portuguese bacalao and beyond, a delectable and informative journey through cod fact, cuisine, and lore.
This is the first culinary history of a truly remarkable fish. Elisabeth Townsend follows cod around the globe, showing how its pursuit began with the Vikings, and exploring its influence on human affairs ever since. The book looks at the different ways cod has been caught, cooked, and eaten, often by the descendants of explorers, enslaved people, and traders. Cod examines the fish in the myths and legends of the North Atlantic, the West Indies, South America, West and Southeast Africa, and across the Indian Ocean to the Far East. It is a fascinating journey through cod fact and lore and features delectable historical and contemporary recipes that showcase the myriad ways cod can be consumed.Author Biography
Elisabeth Townsend has been writing about food, travel, and wine for over twenty years. Her first book was Lobster: A Global History, also published by Reaktion Books. She lives in Concord, MA.
Number of Pages: 180
Dimensions: 0.9 x 7.4 x 4.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 05, 2022
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