Possibly the cradle of mankind, the ancient land of Abyssinia, now called Ethiopia, is the birthplace of coffee.
An edition of Uncommon grounds
(1999)
Uncommon grounds
the history of coffee and how it transformed our world
1st ed.
by Mark Pendergrast
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"Coffee has been banned as a creator of revolutionary sedition, vilified as the worst health-destroyer on earth and praised as the boon of mankind. Its history provides a window through which to view broader themes of colonialism and culture clash, the rise of mass production, modern-day media and marketing, women's issues and international commodity schemes. It also illustrates how an entire industry can lose focus, allowing upstart micro-roasters to reclaim quality and profits.".
"Mark Pendergrast enlivens his scrupulously researched history with anecdotes, eccentric characters and period commentary that will give readers stories to share - over good cups of coffee - for years to come."--BOOK JACKET.
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Commerce, Coffee, Kaffee, Histoire, Koffie, Coffee industry, Geschichte, Industrie et commerce, Café, History| Edition | Availability |
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Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World
July 2003, Diane Pub Co
Paperback
0756753929 9780756753924
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Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World
April 25, 2000, Basic Books
in English
0465054676 9780465054671
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Uncommon grounds: the history of coffee and how it transformed our world
1999, Basic Books
in English
- 1st ed.
0465036317 9780465036318
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Uncommon grounds: the history of coffee and how it transformed our world
1999, Basic Books
Hardcover
in English
0465036317 9780465036318
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Table of Contents
Prologue: The Oriflama Harvest -- xi
Introduction: Puddle Water or Panacea? -- xv -- Part 1
Seeds of Conquest -- -- Part 2
Canning the Buzz -- -- Part 3
Bitter Brews -- -- Part 4
Romancing the Bean -- -- Appendix
How to Brew the Perfect Cup-- 427.
Edition Notes
Maps on lining papers.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 461-495) and index.
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Coffee has been banned as a creator of revolutionary sedition, vilified as the worst health-destroyer on earth and praised as the boon of mankind. Its history provides a window through which to view broader themes of colonialism and culture clash, the rise of mass production, modern-day media and marketing, women's issues and international commodity schemes. It also illustrates how an entire industry can lose focus, allowing upstart micro-roasters to reclaim quality and profits. Mark Pendergrast enlivens his scrupulously researched history with anecdotes, eccentric characters and period commentary that will give readers stories to share -- over good cups of coffee -- for years to come. - Jacket.
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