Nutmeg: Graters, Pomanders and Spice Boxes
Luxury and utility from the 16th century to the present day
$120.00
- Hardcover
312 pages
- Release Date
7 June 2022
Summary
Once, nutmeg was worth its weight in gold. For much of human history, the Banda Islands in Indonesia were the only source of this esteemed spice. From the age of the Silk Roads through to the mid-19th century shift of production to the Caribbean, covering battles between the Honourable East India Company and the Dutch Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie, this book traces the story of nutmeg, revealing its extensive and often surprising influence over conflict, politics, and western society.
…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781788841450 |
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| ISBN-10: | 178884145X |
| Author: | John Reckless |
| Publisher: | ACC Art Books |
| Imprint: | ACC Art Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 312 |
| Release Date: | 7 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 2.11kg |
| Dimensions: | 300mm x 237mm |
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About The Author
John Reckless
John Reckless has held a long-standing interest in antique kitchenalia. His fascination with nutmeg paraphernalia was spurred by the discovery of a cast iron mechanical grater about three decades ago. Collecting and researching nutmeg and graters has given Reckless the opportunity to delve deeper into areas of social and historical interest.
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