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Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee: How a Founding Father and His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine to America
Thomas J. Craughwell
Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee: How a Founding Father and His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine to America
Thomas J. Craughwell
Thomas Jefferson made a deal with one of his slaves, 19-year-old James Hemings. The Founding Father was traveling to Paris to serve as ambassador to France. Jefferson wanted to bring James along for a particular purpose - to master the art of French cooking. This title tells the story of a Founding Foodie who transformed American agriculture.
256 pages, illustrations
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | September 18, 2012 |
ISBN13 | 9781594745782 |
Publishers | Quirk Books |
Pages | 256 |
Dimensions | 216 × 141 × 26 mm · 390 g |
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