Cod: A Global History
Elisabeth Townsend
(Author)
Description
From Viking fisheries to Portuguese bacalao and beyond, a delectable and informative journey through cod fact, cuisine, and lore. This is the first culinary history of a truly remarkable fish. Elisabeth Townsend follows cod around the globe, showing how its pursuit began with the Vikings, and exploring its influence on human affairs ever since. The book looks at the different ways cod has been caught, cooked, and eaten, often by the descendants of explorers, enslaved people, and traders. Cod examines the fish in the myths and legends of the North Atlantic, the West Indies, South America, West and Southeast Africa, and across the Indian Ocean to the Far East. It is a fascinating journey through cod fact and lore and features delectable historical and contemporary recipes that showcase the myriad ways cod can be consumed.
Product Details
Price
$19.95
$18.55
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Publish Date
December 05, 2022
Pages
180
Dimensions
4.9 X 7.4 X 0.9 inches | 0.8 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781789145984
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About the Author
Elisabeth Townsend has been writing about food, travel, and wine for over twenty years. Her first book was Lobster: A Global History, also published by Reaktion Books. She lives in Concord, MA.
Reviews
"Through a human lens, Townsend puts focus on this iconic fish, which has shaped our history, fed societies, and fueled economies for centuries. Richly illustrated, well-researched--no one has told the story better."--George A. Rose, honorary professor, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia
"Townsend tells the important story of this fish and surprises constantly with fascinating stories of its centrality to the progress of world history. She appends with recipes both ancient and contemporary, from Jamaican ackee and saltfish to French haute cuisine. Carefully chosen illustrations and photographs enhance the text."-- "Booklist"
"Townsend looks at where cod have been and where they might be headed in the 21st century, as a species and a foodstuff."-- "Lection"
"Cod is an engaging celebration of the history, ecology, and deliciousness of an extraordinary fish that has sustained people worldwide for centuries, and a heartfelt plea for its future survival."--Darra Goldstein, founding editor of "Gastronomica" and author of "Beyond the North Wind"
"A pleasing, informative and thorough little book."-- "Culinary Historians of Canada"
"There's a charm to a small book, and Elizabeth Townsend brings a masterful concision to Cod."-- "The Art of Eating"
"Townsend tells the important story of this fish and surprises constantly with fascinating stories of its centrality to the progress of world history. She appends with recipes both ancient and contemporary, from Jamaican ackee and saltfish to French haute cuisine. Carefully chosen illustrations and photographs enhance the text."-- "Booklist"
"Townsend looks at where cod have been and where they might be headed in the 21st century, as a species and a foodstuff."-- "Lection"
"Cod is an engaging celebration of the history, ecology, and deliciousness of an extraordinary fish that has sustained people worldwide for centuries, and a heartfelt plea for its future survival."--Darra Goldstein, founding editor of "Gastronomica" and author of "Beyond the North Wind"
"A pleasing, informative and thorough little book."-- "Culinary Historians of Canada"
"There's a charm to a small book, and Elizabeth Townsend brings a masterful concision to Cod."-- "The Art of Eating"
