Schivelbusch, Wolfgang, 1941-

Tastes of paradise : a social history of spices, stimulants, and intoxicants / Wolfgang Schivelbusch ; translated from the German by David Jacobson. - 1st Vintage Books ed. - New York : Vintage Books, 1993. - xiv, 236 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Translation of: Das Paradies, der Geschmack und die Vernunft.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-236).

9780679744382

92-050603


Drinking customs.--------
Drug abuse.--------
Spices.--------
Manners and customs.--------

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