About this title: From primitive drying and salting techniques to advancements in food preservation that have allowed us to send humans into space, "Pickled, Potted, and Canned" offers insight into the history, culture, and ingenuity of people struggling to feed themselves and "cheat the seasons". 35 illustrations.
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Description: Good. 0743216334 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, New York
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780743216333ISBN:0743216334
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall. AT6-DJ is mylar protected. DJ has inside flaps glued to the fixed end papers and very, very light shelf wear otherwisev very good. Book has library markings, scribbled black mark on the top page edges, and very light shelf wear otherwise very good. A rich lively narrative of the art and science that forever changed the face of civilization and world trade: food preservation. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover; First Printing
ISBN-13:9780743216333ISBN:0743216334
Description: Fine in Fine dust jacket. Hardcover. Simon & Schuster, 2001. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Fine Book in Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Overall, a clean and tight copy to add to a collection or read and enjoy. Dust Jacket protected with a new archival cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover; First Printing
ISBN-13:9780743216333ISBN:0743216334
Description: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Hardcover. Simon & Schuster, 2001. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Fine Book in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Light shelf wear to Jacket. Overall, a clean and tight copy to add to a collection or read and enjoy. Dust Jacket protected with a new archival cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. read more
Edition: 1st Printing
Binding: Hardcover (x-library)
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, New York
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780743216333ISBN:0743216334
Description: Very Good. DJ Very Good. Large Octavo. Ex-library with usual markings and labels. Dust jacket in plastic sleeve, glued to end papers. read more
Description: Very good; Collectible. Hardcover. Simon & Schuster 1st ed/1st prntg, 2001. appears unread/gently read. slight handling wear. not a remainder. read more
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