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Embark on a culinary journey with *The Food Adventurers*, a captivating book that explores the rich history of dining experiences during global travel. Perfect for food lovers and travel enthusiasts alike, this brand new release, published by Reaktion Books in 2023, delves into the exotic flavors and unforgettable meals enjoyed by tourists across the globe. From the sweet mangosteen fruit discovered in vibrant Indonesian markets to luxurious caviar served aboard opulent cruise ships, this book captures the essence of gastronomic exploration.
With intriguing insights and anecdotes, author Daniel E. Bender takes readers through the evolution of food experiences from the 1840s with Tahitian roast pig to elegant dining aboard the luxury Cunard steamer Franconia in the 1920s. Discover what travelers craved, what they shunned, and how meals were detailed in their diaries, photographs, and postcards. *The Food Adventurers* highlights the fascinating relationship between travel and world cuisines, making it a must-have addition to any food history collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Enhance your culinary knowledge and indulge your passion for travel with this exquisite book today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789147575
Year: 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
From mangosteen fruit discovered in a colonial Indonesian marketplace to caviar served on the high seas in a cruise-liner's luxurious dining saloon, The Food Adventurers narrates the history of eating on the most coveted of tourist journeys: the around-the-world adventure.
The book looks at what tourists ate on these adventures, as well as what they avoided, and what kinds of meals they described in diaries, photographs and postcards. Daniel E. Bender shows how circumglobal travel shaped popular fascination with world cuisines, and leads readers on a culinary tour from Tahitian roast pig in the 1840s, to the dining saloon of the luxury Cunard steamer Franconia in the 1920s, to InterContinental and Hilton hotel restaurants in the 1960s and '70s.
With intriguing insights and anecdotes, author Daniel E. Bender takes readers through the evolution of food experiences from the 1840s with Tahitian roast pig to elegant dining aboard the luxury Cunard steamer Franconia in the 1920s. Discover what travelers craved, what they shunned, and how meals were detailed in their diaries, photographs, and postcards. *The Food Adventurers* highlights the fascinating relationship between travel and world cuisines, making it a must-have addition to any food history collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Enhance your culinary knowledge and indulge your passion for travel with this exquisite book today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789147575
Year: 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
From mangosteen fruit discovered in a colonial Indonesian marketplace to caviar served on the high seas in a cruise-liner's luxurious dining saloon, The Food Adventurers narrates the history of eating on the most coveted of tourist journeys: the around-the-world adventure.
The book looks at what tourists ate on these adventures, as well as what they avoided, and what kinds of meals they described in diaries, photographs and postcards. Daniel E. Bender shows how circumglobal travel shaped popular fascination with world cuisines, and leads readers on a culinary tour from Tahitian roast pig in the 1840s, to the dining saloon of the luxury Cunard steamer Franconia in the 1920s, to InterContinental and Hilton hotel restaurants in the 1960s and '70s.