The Book of Spices

The Book of Spices

Hardback (27 Sep 1999)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book traces the tales of great explorers such as Columbus and da Gama, who circled the globe in search of exotic treasures such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper. It also traces the Spice Route from Europe to the Orient.

About the Publisher

Flammarion

Flammarion

Ernest Flammarion successfully launched his family publishing venture in 1875 with the Treaty of Popular Astronomy of his brother, the astronomer Camille Flammarion. The firm published ?mile Zola, Maupassant and Jules Renard as well as Hector Malot, Colette, and a wide list of medical, scientific, geographical, and historical works, including also the P?re Castor children's series.

Book information

ISBN: 9782080136657
Publisher: Flammarion
Imprint: Flammarion
Pub date:
DEWEY: 641.3383
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 1415g
Height: 310mm
Width: 240mm
Spine width: 22mm