An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
425. The History Of Chocolate
March 04, 2024
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Monsieur de Quilloux
Context:
Explicitly mentioned as a book written in the early 18th century and translated into English in 1724, discussing the benefits of chocolate
Author: Various (Children's)
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Described as 'a brilliant book for younger readers' that discusses the Olmec civilisation at the beginning
Author: Antonio de Leon Pinello
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Mentioned as a book from 1636 with 'the catchy title' addressing whether chocolate breaks an ecclesiastical fast
Author: Tomas Ortado
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Described as 'another book' written by a member of the Cleric's Regular Minor order, arguing in favor of chocolate consumption
Author: Maria Rundell
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Mentioned as a cookbook from 1814 containing a recipe for cocoa as 'a light and wholesome breakfast'
Author: Jonathan Coe
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Described as 'Jonathan Coe's brilliant novel, Bourneville' when discussing the Cadbury model village
Author: George Orwell
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Referenced (transcribed as 'Broadswigan Pier') when discussing Orwell's quote about chocolate helping to avert revolution during the Great Depression