Peter Lund Simmonds (1814-1897), a Danish-born newsagent and journalist who lived in England. Alongside his editorial career, he was also interested in food, agriculture, international trade and polar exploration, and published several scientific studies. Originally published in 1877, this antique text contains information on the history, botanical characteristics, chemical properties and medicinal uses of hop varieties. It is ideal for anyone interested in natural history, botany, and the...

"Coffee and Chicory" by P. L. Simmonds is a captivating exploration of the rich and complex relationship between coffee and its often-overlooked counterpart, chicory. The book delves into the historical significance of these two ingredients, tracing their origins and the cultural practices surrounding their consumption. Simmonds artfully weaves together anecdotes, recipes, and personal reflections, inviting readers to appreciate the depth of flavor and tradition that coffee and chicory bri...

"The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom" by P. L. Simmonds is a comprehensive exploration of the various plants that contribute to the global economy. This work delves into the significance of vegetables, fruits, and other plant products, highlighting their uses in food, medicine, and industry. Simmonds meticulously categorizes these products, providing insights into their cultivation, processing, and commercial value. The book serves as an essential resource for botanists, agric...

In "Coffee and Chicory," P. L. Simmonds skillfully weaves a narrative that delves deep into the complexities of identity, societal expectations, and the bittersweet nature of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant, yet tumultuous 19th-century New Orleans, the author employs a rich, lyrical style that echoes the city's own cacophony of cultures. The intermingling of coffee and chicory serves as a metaphor for the contrasting identities present in the characters' lives, p...

This volume contains a detailed and informative guide to the cultivation of hops in England, Europe, America, Australasia and India. Full of invaluable information and useful tips, this book is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in brewing, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents Include: “Systems of Cultivation”, “Cultivation and Management of the Hop”, “Quality and Keeping of Hops”, “Statistics of Culture and Production in...

Originally published in London in 1859, this rare treasure of culinary history was recently brought to light in the award-winning Oxford Companion to Food, whose author, Alan Davidson, used it as a primary reference in researching some of the more obscure foodstuffs consumed across the globe. Davidson writes that "[CURIOSITIES] is in all probability the first attempt to write a general worldwide survey of animal products." Long out of print and scarce even in the antiquarian market, this l...

Excerpt: "Honest, blustering, good-humored Ned was the indefatigable merchant of the village; ever engaged in some ten or twenty pound speculation, the capital of which he was sure to extort, perhaps for the twelfth time, from the savings of Nancy's frugality, by the equivocal test of a month or six weeks' consecutive sobriety, and which said speculation he never failed to wind up by the total loss of the capital for Nancy, and the capital loss of a broken head for himself. Ned had eternal...

In "Wilderness Ways," William J. Long delves into the intricacies of nature and the human experience, blending richly descriptive prose with keen observations of wildlife and the wilderness. This work epitomizes the early 20th-century American nature writing movement, characterized by its reverence for the natural world and a profound exploration of man's relationship with it. Long's narrative weaves personal anecdotes with detailed illustrations of flora and fauna, inviting readers to ref...

"A must-read! An enlightening book ... a defining document in the literature of Deaf culture." - Linda Bove, Certified Deaf Interpreter, Actress, ConsultantIn Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood-American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds...

Now there is a text that provides students with a comprehensive blueprint for supervisory practice in the field of education. In Supervision in Education Bernadette Marczely draws on her expertise in both law and education to fully explain different methods of supervision and to carefully identify the legal issues that drive each approach. The book presents the information future educational administrators need to know, plus it offers helpful pointers on what they need to do. Students will...