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Coffee has been banned as a creator of revolutionary sedition, vilified as the worst health-destroyer on earth and praised as the boon of mankind. Its history provides a window through which to view broader themes of colonialism and culture clash, the rise of mass production, modern-day media and marketing, women's issues and international commodity schemes. It also illustrates how an entire industry can lose focus, allowing upstart micro-roasters to reclaim quality and profits. Mark Pendergrast enlivens his scrupulously researched history with anecdotes, eccentric characters and period commentary that will give readers stories to share -- over good cups of coffee -- for years to come. - Jacket.
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Commerce, Coffee, Kaffee, Histoire, Koffie, Coffee industry, Geschichte, Industrie et commerce, Café, HistoryShowing 4 featured editions. View all 4 editions?
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Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World
July 2003, Diane Pub Co
Paperback
0756753929 9780756753924
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Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World
April 25, 2000, Basic Books
in English
0465054676 9780465054671
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Uncommon grounds: the history of coffee and how it transformed our world
1999, Basic Books
Hardcover
in English
0465036317 9780465036318
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Uncommon grounds: the history of coffee and how it transformed our world
1999, Basic Books
in English
- 1st ed.
0465036317 9780465036318
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"Possibly the cradle of mankind, the ancient land of Abyssinia, now called Ethiopia, is the birthplace of coffee."
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