About this title: Delicious indulgence or cause of migraines? Aphrodisiac or medicine? Religious symbol or Mesoamerican currency? Written by a pair of anthropologists, this delightful book tells the complete history of everyone's favorite indulgence, including the real facts of the pre-Spanish history of chocolate.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780500016930ISBN:0500016933
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 2007-10-30
ISBN-13:9780500286968ISBN:0500286965
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780500286968. read more
Edition: 2nd Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, London
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780500282298ISBN:0500282293
Description: As New. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. (UK) No markings, as New. Illus wraps, 280pp, index. Colour plates; B&W illus. This book traces the history of chocolate from its beginnings in the New World to a world-wide popular food item of today. (1.6 JM fo 32b/4. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780500286968ISBN:0500286965
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 2000-10
ISBN-13:9780500282298ISBN:0500282293
Description: Good. Light edge and corner wear. Light creases to cover. Pages still clean and tight. All U.S. orders shipped with tracking number and e-mail confirmation. read more
Description: Fair. 0500016933 The spine is slightly unglued, light water stain on the edge of dust jacket. Pages are not loose/100% readable copy. * read more
"I didn't know it was possible for chocolate to be boring. I was excited to read this book because I love chocolate and I used to love anthropology but ZZZzzzzzzzz...."
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