A treatise on the art of making good wholesome bread of wheat, oats, rye,…
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About this eBook
| Author | Accum, Friedrich Christian, 1769-1838 |
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| LoC No. | 44049455 |
| Title |
A treatise on the art of making good wholesome bread of wheat, oats, rye, barley and other farinaceous grains Exhibiting the alimentary properties and chemical constitution of different kinds of bread corn, and of the various substitutes used for bread, in different parts of the world |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "A Treatise on the Art of Making Good Wholesome Bread of Wheat, Oats, Rye, Barley, and Other Farinaceous Grains" by Fredrick Accum is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This comprehensive work explores the principles and practices of bread-making, emphasizing the nutritional and chemical properties of various grains and the methods employed in different cultures. The treatise serves as a guide for understanding not only the recipes and techniques for making bread but also the historical context of bread-making throughout human civilization. The opening of this treatise establishes the author's intent to delve into the chemical composition of various alimentary substances derived from plants, as well as to provide an extensive history of bread-making practices. Accum discusses the nutritional benefits of different grains, such as wheat, rye, oats, and barley, detailing their roles as staple foods in various societies. He elaborates on the diverse techniques used for transforming these grains into bread, illustrating the complexity and importance of this essential dietary component in human diets across the globe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Bread |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60424 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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