The king is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare fo his arrival. It will take weeks to ready rooms, set up tents, and prepare the feast itself. Everyone i
'A fascinating narrative of food and life five centuries ago... this book is highly recommended to dietitians, nutritionists, lovers of food history, and students of medieval life and literature.'-Jou
The cup of coffee had its origins in urban Islamic coffeehouses of the 15th and 16th centuries. Drawing on the accounts of early European travelers and original Arabic sources, Hattox recounts the col
" . . . provides valuable information for the specialist in American studies, and for the anthropologist or folklorist focusing on food use, and may also be of interest to the general reading audience
The introduction to this excellent book gives an overview of the language (Pennsylvania German, Dutch or Deitsch) developed by the settlers brought to Pennsylvania from the Rhine Valley by William Pen
The special customs and traditions of the Christmas season in Santa Fe, New Mexico are carefully and clearly explained in this book that has become a classic.
Arens, after reviewing evidence from all fields and surveying the folktales and myths surrounding cannibalism, concludes that there is no evidence treating cannibalism as a socially approved custom
Over 350 illustrations of different foods, people eating, utensils, banquets, menus, wine lists, etc. Beautifully reproduced 19th-century line drawings depict every conceivable activity concerned wit
A classic book about the phenomenon of suicide and its social causes written by one of the world’s most influential sociologists. Emile Durkheim’s Suicide addresses the phenomenon of suicide and its s
Examines the origin and development of present-day Christmas practices and describes the religious and festive Christmas holiday customs of sixty-six countries
Comprehensive, nonsectarian treasury details the origins and evolution of Christmas, and significance of religious and secular practices during the Yuletide. Includes caroling, gifts, Yule logs, much
Tells how the thirteen colonies united in the desire for independence, selected Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence and carried the news of independence across the colonial settl
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, children will love learning about the weather, holidays, and other seasonal events!This workbook promotes:v Culture & historyv Fine motor, language & o
