Cod
A Global History
Published on 12. September 2022
1 pages
978-1-78914-597-7 (ISBN)
Description
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 it can be consumed.
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 it can be consumed.
Reviews / Votes
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" * Through a human lens, Townsend puts focus on this iconic fish, which has shaped our history, fed societies and fuelled 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, UBC *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
File size
16,12 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78914-597-7 (9781789145977)
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Person
Elisabeth Townsend has been writing about food, travel and wine for over twenty years. Her first book was Lobster: A Global History (Reaktion, 2011).
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- 1. What Is a Cod?
- 2. Cod Fuelled the Age of Discovery, 500-1500
- 3. Cod Wars and the Expansion of Fishing, 1500-1976
- 4. Trade Carries Cod Across the Globe, 1400-1970
- 5. Sustainability in the Twenty-First Century
- 6. Preserving, Buying and Preparing Cod
- Recipes
- Select Bibliography
- Websites and Associations
- Acknowledgements
- Photo Acknowledgements
- Index
