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The Handbook of Dining, Or, Corpulency and Leanness Scientifically Considered; Comprising the Art of Dining on Correct Principles Consistent with Easy

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1865. Excerpt: ... person can read these pages without coming to the conclusion that gastronomy is a science well worthy the study of persons of intellect of both sexes; and it will lead them to the conviction, that a little more study in the selection of their dishes, in the management of their kitchen, and due attention to the comfort of their guests, will enhance tenfold the pleasures of the table, and make their dinners select. Reform in dinner-giving is on the tapis, and we trust it will not be dropped. A move has been made in the right direction. Savarin's Aphorisms in the first chapter contain, pretty nearly, all the general rules to be observed. There are a few passages somewhat free--but, gentle reader, skip them over--they are only poppies in a cornfield--dandelions on the same bank as the blueeyed violet. A brief sketch of Brillat-Savarin himself may not prove uninteresting. Anthelme Brillat-Savarin was born on the 1st April, 1755, at Belley, a small town at the foot of the Alps, not far from the Rhone, where that river marks the boundary between France and Savoy. He was called to the bar at an early age, and practised with distinction. In 1789 he was returned by his fellow-citizens, member for his native place, to the Constituent Assembly. He was subsequently appointed President of the Civil Tribune of the department de lAin. An upright magistrate, his amiable and conciliating manners gained the esteem of all who came in contact with him. As mayor of Belley, in 1793, he boldly resisted every attempt at anarchy, and for some time warded off the Reign of Terror from his native place. He was ultimately compelled to fly to Switzerland. He subsequently crossed the Atlantic, and spent two years at New York. He gave lessons in French to earn a livelihood, and being an ...


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781150183270
  • Publisher: General Books
  • Publisher Imprint: General Books
  • Height: 246 mm
  • No of Pages: 48
  • Spine Width: 3 mm
  • Width: 189 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1150183276
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 104 gr


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