Sugar: A Popular Treatise (1921)

By Allen Ray Kahn

Book Overview

Sugar: A Popular Treatise (1921) by Allen Ray Kahn is a comprehensive book that delves into the history, production, and consumption of sugar. The author begins by tracing the origins of sugar and its early uses in ancient civilizations. He then goes on to explore the evolution of sugar production techniques and the impact of the sugar trade on global economies.Throughout the book, Kahn also examines the nutritional and health implications of sugar consumption, including the rise of sugar-related diseases such as diabetes and obesity. He discusses the various forms of sugar and their uses in different culinary applications, from baking to candy-making.The book also includes a section on the politics of sugar, including the role of sugar in the slave trade and the impact of sugar tariffs on international trade relations.Overall, Sugar: A Popular Treatise provides a comprehensive and informative look at one of the world's most beloved and controversial commodities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164832441
• ISBN13: 9781164832447
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"