Food by Waverley Root 1980 Hardcover First Edition Food History Dictionary

Food by Waverley Root is an authoritative and visual history and dictionary of the foods of the world, published by Simon and Schuster in 1980. This first edition hardcover volume features over 200 learned essays ranging from common staples to uncommon delicacies, tracing food history from ancient to modern times. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 spectacular black and white illustrations and 16 pages in full color, presented in a witty and erudite style. A comprehensive reference for culinary enthusiasts, it serves as both a dictionary and an informal history of food in art. Note that this copy has a remainder mark on the bottom edge and some light wear to the dust jacket.