Bittersweet: The Story of Sugar

by Peter Macinnis

This social and historical exploration traces the history of sugarcane from its home in New Guinea to Shakespeare's England. Fascinating sugar lore and anecdotes are included, such as how Queen Elizabeth I became so partial to hippocras (mulled wine), sugared almonds, and pastilles that her teeth turned completely black. Explored are the political and sociological impacts of sugar on the world and the tremendous riches available to the unscrupulous...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1865086576
• ISBN13: 9781865086576
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.8"