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Oyster: A Gastronomic History (with Recipes) Hardcover – October 6, 2015

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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (October 6, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 141971922X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1419719226
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 1.1 x 9.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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3.0 out of 5 starsNow, if you're ready, Oysters dear, we can begin to feed
By Martha Jones on October 27, 2015
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This book discusses the history of the oyster and the history of man and the oyster. All of the varieties are discussed as to size, flavor, and resistance to disease. Also discussed is mans blundering choice to create sewage outflows from cities that nearly always poisoned the best oyster beds in the area. Humankind did this in Europe and then again in the new world. New York City was known as the big oyster before it was the big apple and city run off destroyed the oyster beds once again. This book does have a variety of recipies starting with Roman , then medieval texts and European , American and Asian influences. The recipies are not extensive but do feature all of the most common ways to prepare the oyster. Oyster Rockefeller, Carolina corn and oyster dressing and beer battered oysters with caper mayonnaise are examples. Instruction on how to open the oyster, plus confirmation of the oyster actually being able to influence libido, as well as child labor used in preparing oysters and the oyster being a "canary" warning system for the healthy ecology of the sea,are features of this text. I would describe this book as a world history book on oysters with recipes. Even Charles Darwin started his career studying the oyster. Those who like history, science, literature, and good food will enjoy this book.
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4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars
By keeper'slady on March 2, 2016
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great book with so much info and recipes
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars
By C. P. Reay on March 1, 2016
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a wonderful book....
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5.0 out of 5 starsthis was a gift for my dad and he LOVED it. its packed with very cool information and ...
By Elle Soleil on January 21, 2016
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this was a gift for my dad and he LOVED it. its packed with very cool information and recipes. I gave it to him for christmas and now I want one myself so I may just do that :-)
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