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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a lively and paradoxical praise of the red herring, a highly humorous and ingenious performance written by the author when in high health and spirits. It is the last written work of its author and has been aptly designated by John Payne Collier as a lively paradoxical Praise of the Red-Herring, and a highly humorous and ingenious performance, which must he adds -have been written whenits author was in high health and spirits. The author describes the town of Great Yarmouth, where he has arrived for a visit, and provides a detailed and entertaining account of the history of the town and its herring industry. He explores the many virtues of the red herring including its nutritional value and its role in English cuisine. He then provides a series of anecdotes and stories about the red herring, and concludes with a paean to the fish's deliciousness. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of food, or in the author's unique and witty writing style. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331525288_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331525288
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331525288
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