The pleasures of the table : an account of gastronomy from ancient days to present times. With a history of its literature, schools, and most distinguished artists; together with some special recipes, and views concerning the aesthetics of dinners and dinner-giving / By George H. Ellwanger.

  • Ellwanger, George H. (George Herman), 1848-1906.
Date:
1902
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Credit: The pleasures of the table : an account of gastronomy from ancient days to present times. With a history of its literature, schools, and most distinguished artists; together with some special recipes, and views concerning the aesthetics of dinners and dinner-giving / By George H. Ellwanger. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Leeds Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Leeds Library.

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    “ Gasteria is the Tenth Muse; she presides over the enjoyments of Taste.” Brillat-Savarin. “ The History of Gastronomy is that of manners, if not of morals; and the learned are aware that its literature is both in- structive and amusing; for it is replete with curious traits of character and com- parative views of society at different pe- riods, as well as with striking' anecdotes of remarkable men and women whose desti- nies have been strangely influenced by their epicurean tastes and habits.” Abraiiam Hayward.