Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 133412485X ISBN 13: 9781334124853
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the world of 19th century British military life, through the lens of Alexis Soyer, a renowned chef who was tasked with improving the diet of British troops during the Crimean War. The authorââ â¢s journey began with a simple supper at the Albion Tavern, where he witnessed the plight of the troops firsthand through newspaper accounts. This spurred him to offer his services to the British government, embarking on a culinary crusade to improve conditions for soldiers fighting in the East. The book details the author's experiences as he travelled to Scutari and the Crimea, highlighting the challenges and successes he encountered in his efforts to provide nutritious and palatable meals for the troops. The author goes beyond simply recounting his culinary exploits, delving into the social and cultural context of the war, exploring the contrasts between traditional coach travel and the new technology of the railway, and offering insights into the lives of ordinary people affected by the conflict. The book's most striking contribution lies in its exploration of the relationship between food and morale, underscoring the crucial role that good nutrition played in maintaining the well-being of the British soldiers during their time at war. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 133412485X ISBN 13: 9781334124853
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 133412485X ISBN 13: 9781334124853
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.