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With an acute eye and an irrepressible wit, Margaret Visser takes a fascinating look at the way we eat our meals. From the ancient Greeks to modern yuppies, from cannibalism and the taking of the Eucharist to formal dinners and picnics, she thoroughly defines the eating ritual.

     

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      About the Book

      With an acute eye and an irrepressible wit, Margaret Visser takes a fascinating look at the way we eat our meals. From the ancient Greeks to modern yuppies, from cannibalism and the taking of the Eucharist to formal dinners and picnics, she thoroughly defines the eating ritual.

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      • Media: Paperback Book, 448 pages
      • Language: English
      • Publisher: Penguin Books (Jul. 31st, 1992)
      • ISBN-10: 0140170790
      • ISBN-13: 9780140170795
      • Dimensions: 5.51 x 8.27 x 1.16 inches
      • Shipping Weight: 0.93 lbs
      • Categories: Food Essays & Wine Essays Etiquette

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