02042cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000180011324500550013126400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250801180040352011040052153400450162565300100167085600430168099900170172316035UtSlPG20260610133357.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTX1 aHead, Brandon14aThe Food of the Gods :bA Popular Account of Cocoa 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-06-10  aE-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Karen Dalrymple, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Food of the Gods" by Brandon Head is a popular account of cocoa written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the multifaceted aspects of cocoa, exploring its nutritional value, growth, cultivation, and historical significance. The book positions cocoa not only as a delightful beverage but also as a vital food source with substantial health benefits.  The opening of the book emphasizes cocoa's nourishing and stimulating properties, illustrating its elevation to "the food of the gods" by Linnæus. It discusses the remarkable qualities of cocoa compared to other beverages, highlighting its potential to replace more conventional food options, especially for infants and invalids. The author reveals the rich history and cultural significance of cocoa, beginning with its roots in ancient civilizations and tracing its journey to contemporary society. The text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of cocoa's cultivation, preparation, and the myriad of flavors and uses that have developed around this versatile ingredient. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCocoa40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16035  c57423d57423