Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke by Antonio Colmenero de Ledesma
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| Author | Colmenero de Ledesma, Antonio |
|---|---|
| Translator | Wadsworth, James, 1604-1656? |
| Title |
Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke By the wise and Moderate use whereof, Health is preserved, Sicknesse Diverted, and Cured, especially the Plague of the Guts; vulgarly called The New Disease |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke" by Antonio Colmenero de Ledesma is a scientific publication written in the mid-17th century. This work serves as a treatise on the health benefits of chocolate, exploring its medicinal properties and potential to cure various ailments. The text not only covers the preparation of chocolate as a drink but also its historical significance in different cultures. The book outlines the preparation of chocolate, focusing on the ingredient cacao and its various properties, supported by anecdotal evidence and medical philosophy from the author. It delves into the recipe for making chocolate, including recommended additives such as spices and sweeteners, and emphasizes moderation in consumption. Colmenero argues for chocolate's potential in promoting health, improving digestion, and even enhancing beauty, while also addressing controversies surrounding its effects. The treatise is an informative dive into the early appreciation of chocolate, presenting it as not only a delightful beverage but also a financially savvy alternative to more expensive medicines, appealing to both the health-conscious and the culinary enthusiast. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Chocolate -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21271 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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