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Overview'A splendid book . . . anyone who eats food and/or likes words will gain hours of innocent pleasure from this veritable feast of fun.' - Daily Mail Perfect for readers of Susie Dent and Mark Forsyth, and fans of QI. All food has a story, reaching as far back into history as language itself. As languages followed and reflected the tides of civilizations, food language came to represent some of the highs and lows of how humans communicate: from the highbrow 'Chateauneuf du Pape: (the Pope's new castle)' to the 'nun's farts' of Jamaica (also known as 'beignets'). Chock full of food puns, linguistic did-you-knows and delectable trivia, Romaine Wasn't Built in A Day is your go-to gift for your trivia nerds, your history buffs, your crossword fiends, and your Scrabble diehards. This is the surprising and hilarious history of food, told through the lens of the fascinating evolution of language. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Judith TschannPublisher: Headline Publishing Group Imprint: Headline Book Publishing Dimensions: Width: 14.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.80cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781035406517ISBN 10: 1035406519 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 21 February 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJudith Tschann is a medievalist who taught for many years at the University of Redlands, where she served as chair of the English department. She lives in California. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |