02466cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000300012624501470015626400510030330000470035433600260040133700260042733800360045350000310048950801500052052012550067053400450192565300200197065300230199065300220201370000210203585600430205699900170209928105UtSlPG20260610133636.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a72633344  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aCarey, Henry,d1687?-174312aA Learned Dissertation on Dumpling (1726) :b[and] Pudding and Dumpling Burnt to Pot. Or a Compleat Key to the Dissertation on Dumpling (1727) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-02-17  aE-text prepared by Louise Hope, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)  a"A Learned Dissertation on Dumpling" by Henry Carey is a satiric pamphlet written in the early 18th century. This work humorously examines the culinary and cultural significance of dumplings, using them as a vehicle to critique contemporary politics and social issues in Britain, particularly focusing on key political figures of the time. The book employs the metaphor of food to address themes of corruption, favoritism, and the nature of public life, making it a witty blend of culinary commentary and political satire.  At the start of the dissertation, the author introduces a history of dumpling-eating, attributing its arrival in Britain to Julius Caesar and humorously depicting the cultural evolution of traditional British dumplings. The narrative showcases Sir John Pudding, a character that embodies the essence of culinary excellence and serves as a symbolic representation of political figures, examining how their appetites might relate to corruption and social standing. The author mixes historical anecdotes, culinary creativity, and playful language to create a rich tapestry that critiques the political landscape of the time while celebrating the simplicity and pleasure of good food. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSatire, English  aDumplings -- Humor  aPuddings -- Humor1 aMacey, Samuel L.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28105  c69014d69014