Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee: How a Founding Father and His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine to America - Thomas J. Craughwell - Books - Quirk Books - 9781594745782 - September 18, 2012
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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

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Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee: How a Founding Father and His Slave James Hemings Introduced French Cuisine to America

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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