Eaten Word: The Language of Food, the Food in Our Language

by Jay Jacobs

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559722851
• ISBN13: 9781559722858
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Carol Publishing Corporation
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 7.5"

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Where Did He Get All This Information???

excellent book, fascinating research into the history of the naming of foods, a must have for linguists, nutritional anthropologists, history buffs, restauranteurs, cooks, food industry employees, and food lovers

Incredible

A fascinating study of the link between food and language. Incredible. I laughed, cried, danced around the fire naked. Jay was an all-star outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 40's; he also once had dinner with the Pope, Ernest Hemingway, Louie Armstrong, Mookie Wilson and Lassie. These experiences, coupled with an unparalleled knowledge of food and language, make this book indispensable.