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_aCobb, Irvin S. _q(Irvin Shrewsbury), _d1876-1944 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aEating in Two or Three Languages |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-06-07 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Janet Blenkinship, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team of Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Eating in Two or Three Languages" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous and anecdotal exploration of food and dining experiences during the early 20th century, specifically during the post-World War I era. This book is likely a collection of essays or reflections, written primarily in the 1910s, that reflect Cobb’s experiences as a war correspondent and his cravings for home-cooked food after enduring the rationing and limited culinary offerings abroad. The book delves into themes of nostalgia for American cuisine juxtaposed with the culinary realities of England and France during wartime. In "Eating in Two or Three Languages," Cobb shares his frustrations and comedic observations about the stark differences between dining in the United States and the war-torn Europe he encountered. He discusses the scarcity and quality of food ranging from bland English dishes to the abundance of French cuisine, emphasizing the peculiarities and pitfalls of dining in various cultural contexts. Throughout the essays, Cobb humorously contrasts his yearning for classic American fare—like fried chicken and sweet corn—with the disappointments of English sea foods and rationed meals. His storytelling captures not only the essence of his greatly missed American dishes but also highlights the universal experience of longing and the joy food brings, all while showcasing his unique wit and keen observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Humor | ||
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